Saint Michael's College

What you'll study

The Education degree blends a liberal-arts curriculum with professional coursework and progressive field experiences. Core study areas typically include child and adolescent development, educational psychology, assessment and measurement, curriculum design, classroom management, instructional methods, and inclusive education. Students choose pathways that focus on elementary (early childhood/primary) or secondary education subject-matter pedagogy, and can take electives in literacy, special education, bilingual/multilingual education, educational technology, and diversity and multicultural education.

• Foundations of education and the history/philosophy of schooling
• Developmental psychology and learning theory
• Subject-specific methods (e.g. elementary literacy and numeracy methods; secondary content pedagogy)
• Assessment, curriculum planning and differentiated instruction
• Special education and strategies for inclusive classrooms
• Educational technology and digital pedagogy
• Field-based practicum placements culminating in a semester of supervised student teaching

Practicum and clinical experiences are integrated across the programme so students apply theory in local schools under faculty supervision. The programme emphasises reflective practice, classroom management, ethical professional conduct, and community engagement.

Entry requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Education typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent; applicants are assessed on academic preparation, letters of recommendation and a personal statement outlining motivation for a career in education. Saint Michael's considers a broad range of preparation including coursework in English, mathematics, social studies and science. Prospective students with prior college credit should submit transcripts for transfer evaluation.

Because of the practicum component, offers of admission are conditional on meeting standard placement requirements such as background checks and health clearances; students may also need to show immunisation records or meet other local placement criteria. Some advanced standing or endorsement pathways may require minimum GPA thresholds in professional coursework.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to pursue state licensure where applicable and to work as classroom teachers at the primary or secondary level. Beyond classroom teaching, alumni commonly move into roles such as special education support, literacy coaching, curriculum development, educational leadership preparation, youth program coordination, and nonprofit education roles. Many graduates continue into postgraduate study including master's programmes in education, school leadership, educational psychology or subject-specific pedagogies.

Why study at Saint Michael's College

Saint Michael's offers a close-knit liberal-arts environment with small class sizes and direct access to faculty mentors, which supports personalised professional preparation. The College’s strong connections with schools in the region provide regular field placement opportunities and supervised student teaching in diverse classroom settings. The programme emphasises reflective practice, civic engagement and inclusive education, preparing graduates to work with a range of learners and communities. Students benefit from campus-based resources such as academic advising, career services, and opportunities for service learning and community partnership projects tied to classroom experience.