Students committed to careers in education seek out Mount St. Mary’s University's Anthony F. and Alice G. Agnone School of Education for many reasons. Rigorous programs and close interaction with acclaimed faculty ensure that graduates leave the Mount ready to make a difference in a rapidly changing educational environment.
Our emphasis on classroom-based, action research lends a truly progressive perspective to our approach to education. The Mount has earned national accreditation for its education programs through the Association for Advancing Quality Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
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Welcome to the Anthony F. and Alice G. Agnone School of Education!
We are delighted to have you join us at Mount St. Mary’s University. As a student you enrich our programs as you bring your own unique talents, experiences, and interests to our school. You will be instructed by our dedicated faculty who have a diverse range of professional experiences and research interests. They will provide multiple opportunities for you to connect research and practice. Our faculty, staff and supervisors will take the time to get to know you and assist you through your program of study. The Agnone School of Education cultivates authentic and highly collaborative partnerships with stakeholders that inform our program planning and support our commitment to student success. We engage in a highly reflective process to ensure that we develop educators who are proficient in content and pedagogy, reflective and ethical professionals dedicated to leadership in an increasingly diverse technological and global society.
Stacey Brown-Hobbs, Ph.D.
Dean, Anthony F. and Alice G. Agnone School of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching
I would recommend the Mount, especially to those who are considering a career change and currently work full-time. The Master of Arts in Teaching program and Frederick campus fit my needs perfectly. The professors are knowledgeable and helpful. Attending the Mount has been a life changing, empowering, and wonderful experience.
Master of Arts in Teaching
The Mount taught me multiple ways of teaching and has contributed to my teaching successes. It helped me recover a lot of confidence in my teaching.
Social studies teacher at Cardinal O’Hara High School
Teacher candidates at the Mount benefit greatly from the opportunity to complete internships in public schools that are consistently ranked the best in the nation.
Pi Lambda Theta is an international education honor association that recognizes scholarship and leadership in the field of education. The University's chapter, Gamma Tau, holds an initiation ceremony once each spring semester. Nomination for initiation is made by Education faculty.
Professional Development Schools (PDS) provide us with collaborative partnerships with area elementary, middle, and high schools, both public and Catholic, for our students to extend their learning in the field.
The Curriculum Resource Center, located in the Phillips Library, offers all education students a compendium of print materials to be used in elementary and secondary field experiences and teacher internships.
The Information Technology Support Center (ITSC), located in the Knott Academic Center, is a teacher resource support system utilized by all education students in conjunction with their field experiences and teacher internship.
From publishing articles in numerous publications including Best Practices in Literary Instruction to presenting on topics such as reading and motivation to receiving grants for the Maryland Pre-Service Computer Science Teacher Education Program, the faculty in the Anthony F. and Alice G. Agnone School of Education are helping develop the next generation of teachers. Read more about what they have accomplished.
The Center for Catholic School Excellence at Mount St. Mary’s University, founded in 2009, promotes reflection, strategic planning, and inquiry with parish and diocesan leaders. We are a resource for professional development and provide consulting services for teachers and administrators in K-12 Catholic schools. The Center also enriches the undergraduate experience through seminars and speakers.
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