Academic Year Catalog
Introduction
Johns Hopkins University
Established in 1876, Johns Hopkins University was the first American university dedicated to advanced study and scientific research. Today, Hopkins continuesas a leader in teaching, research, and community service and is the single largest university recipient of research and development funds from the federal government.
There are 10 divisions within the university. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the G.W.C. Whiting School of Engineering are based on the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The Carey Business School’s administrative staff and many of its programs are located at the Downtown Center in Baltimore. Programs are also offered at campus locations in Columbia, Montgomery County, and Washington, DC. The School of Education houses its central administration and some programs on the Homewood Campus’ Education Building.
Additionally, it has campus facilities in Columbia and Montgomery County. The School of Medicine, School of Public Health, and School of Nursing are on a separate campus in East Baltimore, along with The Johns Hopkins Hospital, a separate but closely allied institution. The Peabody Institute, one of the nation’s leading professional schools of music, is also located in Baltimore; the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is in Washington, DC; and the Applied Physics Laboratory is in Laurel, Maryland. Academic facilities overseas are in Nanjing, China; and Bologna, Italy.
School of Education
For nearly a century, the Johns Hopkins University School of Education has been preparing educators to make a difference in the lives of children. Founded in 1909 as College Courses for Teachers, the school’s mission is to support and advance the quality\ of education and human services for the continuous development of children, youth, and adults. This is accomplished through:
- teaching
- research
- program development
- leadership and service
- partnership programs
Specifically, the School of Education addresses the most challenging issues facing public PK-12 education today: recruiting, preparing, and retraining a new generation of highly qualified teachers; building school leadership capacity in an era of heightened accountability; helping children with special need reach their full potential; developing research-based curricula focused on school improvement and enhanced student achievement; and addressing social and emotional needs of children, adults, and families.
In support of these priorities, the school houses five departments: Teacher Development and Leadership, Teacher Preparation, Counseling, Special Education, and Interdisciplinary Studies; and three distinctive research and development centers: Center for Research and Reform in Education, Center for Summer Learning, and Center for Technology in Education.
In addition, the school’s nationally renowned Division of Public Safety Leadership cultivates and sustains viable communities through degree programs that foster the ethical, social, and intellectual development of current and future public safety officials.
The School of Education offers a variety of master’s and certificate programs in a wide variety of areas, and awards more than 500 master’s degrees in education annually—the largest number awarded by any institution in Maryland. Doctoral degrees are offered in special education and teacher development and leadership. Candidates in the School of Education are:
- knowledgeable in their respective content area/discipline
- reflective practitioners
- committed to diversity
- data-based decision-makers
- integrators of applied technology
The school is comprised of more than 2,000 students, nearly 60 full-time faculty, and approximately 30 research and professional staff. Classes are offered at The Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood, Columbia, and Montgomery Country campuses.
Accreditation
The Johns Hopkins University is accredited by the:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680
215-662-5606
The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
NCATE is an accrediting body for schools, colleges, and departments of education authorized by the United States Department of Education. NCATE determines which institutions meet rigorous national standards in preparing teachers and other school specialists for the classroom. NCATE’s performancebased system of accreditation fosters competent classroom teachers and other educators who work to improve the education of all students from kindergarten through grade 12. NCATE believes every student deserves caring, competent, and highly qualified teachers. NCATE may be contacted at:
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
2010 Massachusetts Ave NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
202-466-7496
www.ncate.org
All programs leading to professional licensure are approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), which may be contacted at:
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
410-767-0600
www.marylandpublicschools.org
to view its contents. The school's final Academic Catalog for 2007-2008 will be available at this site in the near future.