The Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development at
SMU was founded to meet the
most important education needs of our city, region and nation. Today, that
includes providing a focus on the intellectual, psychological, social and
physical development of people from infancy through adulthood. The Annette
Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development offers a range of
degree programs and continuing education for students seeking to become
teachers, those already working in the profession and those engaged in the study
of other fields of human development.
A gift from Harold C. Simmons and Annette Caldwell Simmons ’57 established the Annette Caldwell
Simmons School of Education and Human Development, providing the lead gift for a
new academic building and crucial endowment support for the many objectives of
the school.
Integrated
Research-Based Education
The Simmons School provides students with real-world field experience by working
closely with school districts and community organizations such as the Dallas
Independent School District, Resource Center Dallas and the West Dallas
Educational Task Force. Integrating theory, research and practice gives students
the multidimensional training they need to become effective leaders in their
fields.
The school is dedicated to creating innovative and effective teaching and
learning methods through research in a wide variety of specializations. The
faculty includes nationally and internationally known experts in a wide range of
academic specialties, including applied physiology, literacy and mathematics
education, language acquisition, special education, gifted-student learning,
education policy, counseling and dispute resolution.
At a
Glance
- More
than 900 students
- Five departments
- One doctoral program
- Eight Master’s
programs
- Ten
graduate certification programs
- Two undergraduate programs
- Two educational
institutes
- Five community service centers
Department
of Teaching and Learning
- Doctor
of Philosophy in Education
- Master of Education
- Master of Education with
Certification
- Master of Bilingual Education
- Master of Bilingual Education
with a Gifted and Talented Focus
- Preparation for Teacher Certification
- 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 Sports Management
Department
of Educational Leadership
Department
of Lifelong Learning
- Master
of Liberal Studies
- Nondegree Credit Studies
- Informal Courses
- Professional
Development Programs
- Youth Programs
Institutes
- Institute for Evidence-Based Education
- Gifted Students Institute
Service
Centers
- Dyslexia
Diagnostic Center
- Mediation Services
- Center for Family Counseling
- Center
for Child and Community Development
- Center for Academic Progress and Success
(CAPS)
About SMU
A
private university of nearly 11,000 students, SMU offers outstanding programs in
the liberal arts, distinguished graduate and professional schools and growing
research programs. In addition to the Simmons School, SMU offers degrees through
Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Meadows School of the Arts, Cox
School of Business, Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering, Dedman School of Law
and Perkins School of Theology. Students come from throughout the United States
and 90 foreign countries. Founded in 1911 by what is now The United Methodist
Church, SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to freedom of inquiry.
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