Education Department at SMWC - Catholic Liberal Arts College
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Education Department at SMWC - Catholic Liberal Arts College
Education
Academics Offerings
There’s something for everyone seeking a degree in education at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana. We have many traditional and alternative academic programs offering online or campus courses. All of our programs are approved by the Indiana Department of Education and meet REPA 3 requirements (Rules for Educator Preparation and Accountability).
Kindergarten-Grade 6/Mild Intervention
Preschool-Grade 3/Mild Intervention
P-12 Mild Intervention Special Education
Education Pedagogy Minor
Alternate Programs
Add-Ons and Non-Licensure
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Gain experience
As an education major at SMWC, you will have the opportunity to learn from student teaching experiences.
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Make an impact
Do you enjoy working with children? Early childhood education may just be the rewarding career you are looking for.
Learn More
Our Faculty and Staff
We bring real classroom experience to you.
Meet us
Ashley Bennett
Assistant Professor of Education, Department Chair
Ashley Bennett
Darcey Hazlett
Lecturer of Education
Darcey Hazlett
Tara McCarty
Adjunct Instructor Education
Tara McCarty
Jessica Leclerq
Adjunct Instructor
Jessica Leclerq
Michelle Fry
Assistant Professor of Education
Michelle Fry
Camille Collera
Adjunct Instructor, Clinical Supervisor
Camille Collera
Tess Byers
Adjunct Instructor, Supervisor
Tess Byers
“We’ve been able to do a lot of hands-on activities and discussion because the classes are so small. We really get that personable feel.”
– Elizabeth, elementary education major
“Love the children first, then teach them.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
The Education Department at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is inspired by and strives to follow in the footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. While the Sisters of Providence currently engage in many ministries, one of their early ministries was teaching and service.
Accreditation
Accredited by the
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
(CAEP).
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Indiana Scholarship Program supports the Preschool-Grade3/Mild Intervention, Early Childhood Mild Intervention, and Preschool-Grade3 Transition to Teaching Program. T.E.A.C.H. pays 90% of tuition and books, provides an $85 travel stipend and a bonus of $500 upon completion of required credit hours. To check your eligibility for the scholarship, email
pd@inaeyc.org
.
Learn More about Eligibility
https://inaeyc.org/programs/teach/
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Education
Academics Offerings
There’s something for everyone seeking a degree in education at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana. We have many traditional and alternative academic programs offering online or campus courses. All of our programs are approved by the Indiana Department of Education and meet REPA 3 requirements (Rules for Educator Preparation and Accountability).
Kindergarten-Grade 6/Mild Intervention
Preschool-Grade 3/Mild Intervention
P-12 Mild Intervention Special Education
Education Pedagogy Minor
Alternate Programs
Add-Ons and Non-Licensure
View More
Gain experience
As an education major at SMWC, you will have the opportunity to learn from student teaching experiences.
Learn More
Make an impact
Do you enjoy working with children? Early childhood education may just be the rewarding career you are looking for.
Learn More
Our Faculty and Staff
We bring real classroom experience to you.
Meet us
Ashley Bennett
Assistant Professor of Education, Department Chair
Ashley Bennett
Darcey Hazlett
Lecturer of Education
Darcey Hazlett
Tara McCarty
Adjunct Instructor Education
Tara McCarty
Jessica Leclerq
Adjunct Instructor
Jessica Leclerq
Michelle Fry
Assistant Professor of Education
Michelle Fry
Camille Collera
Adjunct Instructor, Clinical Supervisor
Camille Collera
Tess Byers
Adjunct Instructor, Supervisor
Tess Byers
“We’ve been able to do a lot of hands-on activities and discussion because the classes are so small. We really get that personable feel.”
– Elizabeth, elementary education major
“Love the children first, then teach them.”
– Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
The Education Department at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is inspired by and strives to follow in the footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. While the Sisters of Providence currently engage in many ministries, one of their early ministries was teaching and service.
Accreditation
Accredited by the
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
(CAEP).
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Indiana Scholarship Program supports the Preschool-Grade3/Mild Intervention, Early Childhood Mild Intervention, and Preschool-Grade3 Transition to Teaching Program. T.E.A.C.H. pays 90% of tuition and books, provides an $85 travel stipend and a bonus of $500 upon completion of required credit hours. To check your eligibility for the scholarship, email
pd@inaeyc.org
.
Learn More about Eligibility
https://inaeyc.org/programs/teach/
Related Links
Apply Now
Launching your future is a click away.
Contact Us
We're here to help.
Financial Aid
Explore options to help with college costs.
Admissions
The process is fast and easy.
WHAT CAN WE HELP YOU FIND?
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