Program Overview
The Teaching at Smith College is a MA programme in Education over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 46,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 46,010 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Northampton, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Department of Education and Child Study uses a variety of schools and settings to provide opportunities for observation, service learning, and classroom teaching experiences. These include the laboratory elementary school operated by the college, the public schools of Northampton and other area communities, as well as several private schools.
- Students who follow the master of arts in teaching program will, in the course of an intensive five-week summer session and a full-time academic year, be able to complete the state-approved program in teacher education enabling them to meet requirements for licensure in various states.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application MaterialsApplicants must submit the following:
- the formal application
- application fee ($60)
- official transcripts of the undergraduate record
- letters of recommendation from instructors at the undergraduate institution
- GRE - required for applicants to the MS in biological sciences
- applicants from non\xc2\x96English-speaking countries must submit official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- a paper written in an advanced undergraduate course; MFA playwriting candidates must also submit one or more full-length scripts or the equivalent
- The forms below are required by the respective programs. Please complete the forms that pertain to your program and return with your application for admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 46,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 46,010 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 46,010 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 46,010 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Smith College directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Smith College
Smith College
Northampton, United States
Smith College is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The university...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 32