{"id":4,"date":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/biology-new\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-09-22T18:20:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T18:20:52","slug":"program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-educational-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Educational Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Empowering the Next Generation\u2014One Learner at a Time.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, the Educational Studies program helps students become caring, thoughtful teachers and leaders who believe in lifelong learning. The program is built on the values of a liberal arts education and focuses on both ideas and real-life teaching experience. Students learn about how schools work, how people learn, and how culture and identity affect education. Whether they want to become licensed teachers or study how education affects society, students explore big questions about fairness, learning, and justice.<\/p>\n<p>With small classes, hands-on teaching practice, and support from professors, students learn how to help all kinds of learners and create welcoming classrooms. The program works closely with local schools and focuses on making a positive difference. At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, Educational Studies students are prepared to make a real impact in schools, communities, and the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_3192.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_3192.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_3192-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_3192-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_3192-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"Several students work and study at tables in a bright, modern common area with large windows and natural light.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-minor\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Educational Studies Minor <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#special-education\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Special Education Minor <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#master-of-arts-in-teaching\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>Master of Arts In Teaching<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/educationalstudies\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-address-book\"><\/i>Meet the Educational Studies Department<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#honors-college-promise\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-handshake\"><\/i>Honors College Promise<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/educational-studies\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bell\"><\/i>Stay Up to Date with Educational Studies<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#stay-up-to-date\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Student Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-educational-studies\/advising-checklists\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-list-check\"><\/i>MAT Prerequisite checklist<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard red \"><div class=\"imgContainer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"957\" height=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/06\/image.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A circular badge reading &quot;2023-2024 Education Colleges of Distinction&quot; with a blue border and a flame icon at the top.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/06\/image.png 957w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/06\/image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/06\/image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/06\/image-768x769.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 957px) 100vw, 957px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>Recognized by the Colleges of Distinction publication for our committed implementation of high-impact educational practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><h3 class=\"topText\">5<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>Teachers Of The Year In The State In The Past 5 Years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard navy \"><h3 class=\"topText\">10:1<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>SMCM's student-to-faculty ratio supports students through their time on campus and beyond<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"about-the-minor\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Educational Studies <strong>Minor<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"6\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"404\">The Education Studies minor at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland lets students from any major learn about how education shapes society and how people learn and grow. The program is based in the liberal arts and focuses on fairness and inclusion. It combines classroom learning with real experience in local schools and community programs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"767\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Whether you want to become a teacher, work in public service, or go into fields like psychology or advocacy, this minor gives you a strong start. Students build important skills like clear communication, critical thinking, and understanding how people develop. They also think about how education can help create positive change for individuals and communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Educational Studies Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Educational Studies Minor Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Educational Studies Minor Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Educational Studies Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Educational Studies Minor\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Educational Studies Minor<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709250406_fdd96bded8_o-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709250406_fdd96bded8_o-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709250406_fdd96bded8_o-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709250406_fdd96bded8_o-1024x760.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709250406_fdd96bded8_o-768x570.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709250406_fdd96bded8_o-1536x1139.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709250406_fdd96bded8_o-2048x1519.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"A teacher stands next to three children seated at a table, helping them with art and coloring activities in a classroom decorated with flowers and drawings.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"special-education\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709454053_f10e6f3b0e_o-scaled.jpg\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709454053_f10e6f3b0e_o-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709454053_f10e6f3b0e_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709454053_f10e6f3b0e_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709454053_f10e6f3b0e_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709454053_f10e6f3b0e_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709454053_f10e6f3b0e_o-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/54709454053_f10e6f3b0e_o-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"A teacher stands with three children at a classroom table working on an activity, while another adult helps a fourth child nearby; a whiteboard with instructions is in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Special Education <strong>Minor<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"11\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>The Special Education minor at St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland helps students learn how to support learners with different needs. Students take part in hands-on work with local K\u201312 schools and study important ideas in small, discussion-based classes. The minor includes six required courses and is a great choice for anyone interested in careers like teaching, school counseling, psychology, or speech and language work. It also gets students ready to join the SMCM Master of Arts in Teaching program, where they can earn a license to teach special education for grades 1\u20138.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-1-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Special Education Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Special Education Minor Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Special Education Minor Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Special Education Minor\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Special Education Minor\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Special Education Minor<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Courses <strong>Offered<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Educational Studies Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-type=\"Educational Studies\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Educational Studies Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div id=\"honors-college-promise\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-6-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Honors College <strong>Promise<\/strong> <\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Like all degrees from Maryland\u2019s Public Honors College, an Educational Studies major from St. Mary\u2019s College helps students build a future focused on purpose, leadership, and helping others. Many graduates become teachers in PK-12 schools, through the College\u2019s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. Others work in areas like education policy, counseling, community programs, or nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"949\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Students learn important ideas about how education works, how to support fairness in schools, and get real classroom experience. They graduate ready to support all types of learners and to think carefully about how schools and learning systems can improve. Whether they are teaching, creating lesson plans, or working to make schools more fair and welcoming, SMCM graduates are ready to make a difference with care, understanding, and a love of learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_2935.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_2935.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_2935-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_2935-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_2935-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"A teacher stands and points at materials on a table while four students sit and work on an activity in a classroom.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-educational-studies\/educational-studies-field-placements\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Field Placements<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-educational-studies\/#internships\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Internships<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-8-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plane-departure\"><\/i>Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote gold\"><div><p>\"The most influential lesson that I have experienced as a new teacher is the value of building a relationship with each and every student. The MAT professors demonstrated the importance of student-teacher relationships in the classroom through their actions as they taught my cohort not only how to thrive in the classroom, but also through our lives\"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- tylita butler, mat '18<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_2916.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_2916.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_2916-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_2916-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/194\/2025\/08\/20240417_Davis_StMarys_2916-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" alt=\"A teacher stands at a table with four students who are seated, interacting with learning materials in a bright classroom.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div id=\"master-of-arts-in-teaching\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-10-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Master of Arts In <strong>Teaching<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-10-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"24\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Want a teaching license that\u2019s accepted in all 50 states? Our 10-month program gives you a strong understanding of how children and teens grow and learn. If you\u2019re ready for a successful career in education, this is a great place to begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-10-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/admissions\/become-a-teacher\/\">Become A Teacher<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"hsac\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-11\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-11-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong><\/strong>OPTIONAL<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>RELEVANT<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>RESOURCES<strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-11-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-11-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; 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We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you on campus.<\/p><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-items\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2023-08\/Me%20and%20Josie.jpg\" width=\"1416\" height=\"1420\" alt=\"White woman with graying brown short hair looking fondly at small golden brown terrier\" class=\"restdept655\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/angela-johnson\">Angela Johnson<\/a><p>she\/her<\/p><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Co-Chair &amp; Professor of Educational Studies<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:acjohnson@smcm.edu\">acjohnson@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-06\/Katherine-Koch.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" alt=\"Katherine Koch\" class=\"restdept655\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/katherine-koch\">Katherine Koch<\/a><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Co-Chair &amp; Associate Professor of Educational Studies\/Special Education<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:kkoch@smcm.edu\">kkoch@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, the Educational Studies program helps students become caring, thoughtful teachers and leaders who believe in lifelong learning. 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