Education Degree

The education program at St Mary’s College of Maryland prepares students for a career as a teacher or educational administrator. The program focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching. Program courses include the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and social foundations of education. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer education degrees.

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St Mary’s College of Maryland

Also known as St. Mary's or SMCM

1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, MD

St Mary's College of Maryland is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in St. Mary's City, Maryland, which is a predominantly rural area. St Mary's College of Maryland has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.

Areas of study offered at St Mary's College of Maryland include:

• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 1676 to 1990 on the SAT, or 24 to 29 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. St Mary's College of Maryland admits around 70% of applicants. Of those students accepted, about 32% registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $16,000, while nonresidents pay $29,000 per year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $6,800. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to learn more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.smcm.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. St. Mary's or SMCM offers a master's degree program in education.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).