Johns Hopkins University School of Education
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The Johns Hopkins School of Education is one of the nine academic divisions of the Johns Hopkins University
in Baltimore
, Maryland
. The largest provider of master’s degrees in education throughout the state of Maryland, it is known for its emphasis on flexible learning formats that encourage individuals to remain employed in area school systems while attending. This tradition traces its roots to 1909 and the founding of College Courses for Teachers. Moreover, the School of Education’s proximity to and links with inner city Baltimore have further led it to place special emphasis on preparing teachers to deal with issues of urban instruction. It is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
, and all programs leading to certification are approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.
In 2009, the school was ranked number seven in the annual listing of the U.S. News and World Report 's Best Graduate Schools of Education.
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
in Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
. The largest provider of master’s degrees in education throughout the state of Maryland, it is known for its emphasis on flexible learning formats that encourage individuals to remain employed in area school systems while attending. This tradition traces its roots to 1909 and the founding of College Courses for Teachers. Moreover, the School of Education’s proximity to and links with inner city Baltimore have further led it to place special emphasis on preparing teachers to deal with issues of urban instruction. It is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education was founded in 1954 to accredit teacher certification programs at U.S. colleges and universities. NCATE is a council of educators created to ensure and raise the quality of preparation for their profession. NCATE is recognized by the U.S....
, and all programs leading to certification are approved by the Maryland State Department of Education.
In 2009, the school was ranked number seven in the annual listing of the U.S. News and World Report 's Best Graduate Schools of Education.
Academic departments
- Teacher Preparation
- Teacher Development and Leadership
- Special Education
- Counseling and Human Services
- Interdisciplinary Studies in Education (DISE)
- Division of Public Safety Leadership (PSL)
Research centers
- Center for Research and Reform in Education
- Center for Technology in Education