Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development

SMU was founded to serve the most important education needs of our city, region and nation. This vision includes graduating students for successful careers in a variety of fields, such as education, as well as providing educational offerings outside traditional degree programs. As the University enters its second century, it remains committed to this purpose. A significant new gift from Harold C. Simmons and Annette Caldwell Simmons ’57 provides permanent resources for the students, faculty, facility and programs of the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development. Their generosity elevates the school’s national profile and strengthens the educational offerings it provides Dallas and the nation.

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Centennial Decade Priorities

Student Quality

Increase scholarships to recruit and retain the most promising scholars

• Scholarships for students preparing for teacher certification
• Scholarships for teachers engaged in advanced training and degrees in Master’s and PhD  programs
• Scholarships for students pursuing degrees and licenses in counseling and dispute resolution
• Fellowships for doctoral students in research programs

Faculty and Academic Excellence

Attract outstanding teachers and researchers and enhance academic programs, facilities and resources

• Endow faculty positions
• Invest in faculty research areas, such as advanced research methodology, assessment, literacy, mathematics, science, technology and counseling psychology, as well as new areas of research in human development
• Provide support for academic programs, such as the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Applied Physiology and Sport Management and the Master’s degrees in Liberal Studies and DisputeResolution and Counseling
• Renovate and enhance the SMU-in-Legacy campus, which includes Dispute Resolution and Counseling programs, the SMU Mediation Center, the Center for Family Counseling and the school’s Summer Youth Programs

Campus Experience

Improve and expand student services and programs

• Establish new opportunities for students to interact with the community through internships and philanthropic service
• Continually create leadership development opportunities that draw from and benefit the Dallas area

Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at a Glance

Degree Programs and Departments

Department of Teaching and Learning

• Doctor of Philosophy in Education
• Master of Education
• Master of Bilingual Education
• College Readiness Programs
• Preparation for Teacher Certification
• Entry-level Teachers
• Bilingual Education
• English as a Second Language
• Gifted Education
• Master Teacher Programs in Reading, Mathematics, Science and Technology
• Learning Therapy and Dyslexia Teacher Training

Department of Dispute Resolution and Counseling

• Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution
• Master of Science in Counseling

Department of Applied Physiology and Wellness

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Sport Management

Department of Educational Leadership

• Master of Education

Department of Lifelong Learning

• Master of Liberal Studies
• Nondegree Credit Studies
• Informal Courses
• Professional Development Programs
• Youth Programs

Research Institutes

• Institute for Reading Research
• Gifted Students Institute
• Research in Mathematics Education
• Institute of Evidence-Based Research
• Applied Physiology
• Locamotor Performance Lab

Community Outreach

• Center for Child and Community Development
• Advanced Placement Summer institute
• Center on Communities and Education
• Dyslexia Diagnostic Mediation and Conflict Resolution Services
• Gifted Students Institute
• Creative Writing
• Youth Programs

Service Centers

• Dyslexia Diagnostic Center
• Mediation Services
• Center for Family Counseling

Join Us

Be a part of defining the next 100 years of unbridled achievement at SMU. To get involved in The Second Century Campaign, call 214-768-4844 or e-mail simmonsgiving@smu.edu.