ONE OF THE MOST REVEALING INDICATORS OF EDUCATIONAL QUALITY at a college is the number of educators that the institution itself produces. It's no coincidence that education consistently ranks No. 1 or No. 2 as the field in which Hamilton graduates begin their careers. Many teach in private schools or work in volunteer teaching corps; others advance to graduate study in education. The minor in education studies is a valuable option for students who intend to pursue careers in teaching or related fields. More ...
Academic Program
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Students
in education studies often pursue summer internships by working as tutors,
teacher assistants and counselors in a variety of settings: private and public
schools, nonprofit educational programs, urban summer education programs and
summer camps. Internships are a form of work-related experience highly valued by
education employers, and Hamilton's Career Center provides
guidance and assistance to students seeking internships.
In
addition, all students in education studies gain crucial field experience as
well as college credits through their extended work in local schools.
THE SENIOR PROGRAM
Seniors
who minor in education studies pursue a full Senior Program as part of their
major. This typically involves the completion and oral presentation of an
extensive senior project under the guidance of at least one faculty member. In
addition, senior education students produce a final exhibition or portfolio
presentation of their work that is evaluated by the Education Studies Program
Committee.
The education studies minor is a diverse field open to a spectrum of interests. Hamilton operates a cooperative program with the New England Center for Children near Boston, where students can study and work with children with special needs. Other fields offered as part of the minor include public policy, bilingual education, instructional communication, disability studies, and deaf culture and American Sign Language.
Endless Possibilities
While local schools are among the program's richest resources, students in education studies needn't be constrained by geography. Many in the program incorporate their training and research into Hamilton's study-abroad plans, exploring comparative education in such countries as Sweden, Scotland, England, Australia, Italy, Ireland, China and the Dominican Republic.
The Next Step
Students who graduate with the education studies minor can move on to graduate programs and teacher-certification programs at prestigious institutions such as Columbia University, Harvard University, Tufts University and Syracuse University.
The education studies minor is a diverse field open to a spectrum of interests. Hamilton operates a cooperative program with the New England Center for Children near Boston, where students can study and work with children with special needs. Other fields offered as part of the minor include public policy, bilingual education, instructional communication, disability studies, and deaf culture and American Sign Language.
Endless Possibilities
While local schools are among the program's richest resources, students in education studies needn't be constrained by geography. Many in the program incorporate their training and research into Hamilton's study-abroad plans, exploring comparative education in such countries as Sweden, Scotland, England, Australia, Italy, Ireland, China and the Dominican Republic.
The Next Step
Students who graduate with the education studies minor can move on to graduate programs and teacher-certification programs at prestigious institutions such as Columbia University, Harvard University, Tufts University and Syracuse University.
The education studies minor is a diverse field open to a spectrum of interests. Hamilton operates a cooperative program with the New England Center for Children near Boston, where students can study and work with children with special needs. Other fields offered as part of the minor include public policy, bilingual education, instructional communication, disability studies, and deaf culture and American Sign Language.
Endless Possibilities
While local schools are among the program's richest resources, students in education studies needn't be constrained by geography. Many in the program incorporate their training and research into Hamilton's study-abroad plans, exploring comparative education in such countries as Sweden, Scotland, England, Australia, Italy, Ireland, China and the Dominican Republic.
The Next Step
Students who graduate with the education studies minor can move on to graduate programs and teacher-certification programs at prestigious institutions such as Columbia University, Harvard University, Tufts University and Syracuse University.
AFTER HAMILTON
Hamilton graduates who minored in Education Studies are pursuing careers in a variety of fields, including:
6th Grade Teacher, Rensselaer City School District
Educational Consultant, Abington Friends School
Learning Disabilities Teacher, Lincoln-Sudbury High School
