The Johns Hopkins School of Education is one of nine academic divisions of the
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University (Johns Hopkins, Hopkins, or JHU) is a private research university in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1876, Johns Hopkins is the oldest research university in the United States and in the western hemisphere. It consi ...
. Established as a separate school in 2007, its origins can be traced back to the 1909 founding of Johns Hopkins’ College Courses for Teachers, later renamed College for Teachers. It was
ranked first in the nation among
graduate school
Postgraduate or graduate education refers to academic or professional degrees, certificates, diplomas, or other qualifications pursued by post-secondary students who have earned an undergraduate ( bachelor's) degree.
The organization and stru ...
s of education in 2015 by
U.S. News & World Report.
Program offerings, including both online and face-to-face, range from initial licensure
master's degrees
A master's degree (from Latin ) is an academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a course of study demonstrating mastery or a high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice. for those entering the teaching profession to advanced doctoral level research designed to prepare future scholars to address preK – 12 policies and practice challenges from early childhood to the adult learner.
The School's three centers – the Center for Research and Reform in Education, the Center for Social Organization of Schools, and the Center for Technology in Education – are home to some of the nation's most recognized academics and practitioners in
educational research
Educational research refers to the systematic collection and analysis of data related to the field of education. Research may involve a variety of methods and various aspects of education including student learning, teaching methods, teacher tra ...
and among the top recipients of
U. S. Department of Education grants for programs aimed at improving educational outcomes for
students. The Johns Hopkins School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), formerly the
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and
(CACREP). All programs leading to certification are approved by the
Maryland State Department of Education
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) is a division of the state government of Maryland in the United States. The agency oversees public school districts, which are 24 local school systems—one for each of Maryland's 23 counties plus one ...
. The Johns Hopkins University is accredited by the
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
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 Safe and Healthy Schools
*Center for Social Organization of Schools
*Center for Technology in Education
*Institute for Innovation in Development, Engagement, and Learning Systems (IDEALS)
Controversy
In 2022, several former students in the school's Counseling program accused the program of discrimination after thei
dismissals.In response
Dean Morphew wrote a letterto the JHU News-Letter defending the program and professors named, and asked the News-Letter to retract their article. The situation was covered by Inside Higher Ed i
April of 2022
References
External links
Official websitedismissalsApril of 2022
Johns Hopkins University, School of Education
Schools of education in Maryland
Educational institutions established in 1909
1909 establishments in Maryland
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