Influence the next generation of leaders

An education degree for those who want to truly make a difference in students’ lives

Are you looking for an education degree that can help you make a meaningful and powerful impact on the next generation of thinkers and leaders? Look no further than Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s education degree program.

  • Professors with real-world experience ensures you earn a degree with relevance
  • Hands-on learning opportunities are endless. You will have several clinical/field experiences throughout your time at SMWC, including student teaching in your final semester
  • Our students reap the benefits of our amazing alumni network and the nearly $10 million in scholarships available every year
  • A focus on leadership and ethics distinguishes The Woods degree from the rest
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Hands-On Experience

As an education major at SMWC, you will have the opportunity to learn from student teaching experiences.

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$10 million in scholarships

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Meet Your Professors

With a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, there are opportunities for mentorship from our faculty, as well as small class sizes.

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There’s nothing like it anywhere in the world

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is home to historic architecture, the shrine of the United States’ 8th Catholic saint, a bustling sports and recreation center, and a community of people who want to see you succeed.

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Approved and accredited

SMWC’s education program is approved by the Indiana Department of Education and meets all of REPA 3 (Rules for Educator Preparation and Accreditation) regulations.

Our values

We follow in the footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin in all that we do as we work to live out values of social justice, spirituality, sustainability and gender equity.

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Prepare for your future

An education degree prepares you for a job as:

  • Early childhood educator
  • Middle or high school educator
  • Education administrator
  • Education policy and research

Combine with a psychology major or minor and become a student counselor. Add on a criminology degree and become a juvenile correction center officer. Or, if you enjoy higher education, become an admissions student ambassador and set yourself on a track to become a college admissions counselor. The possibilities are endless!

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