Simmons College - Academics

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Because of its small size, teacher attention is one of Simmons’s strengths. But beware: If you are looking for a college where you can sink into the back row and sleep through a biology lecture, this is definitely not the place for you. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 13 to 1, professors are very acquainted with their students. Office hours are scheduled for students to meet with their professors, but they are often very flexible or will make changes to better suit the needs of individual students. First-year students are paired with faculty for scheduling and the planning of their time at school. Networking is emphasized at Simmons, and faculty members are easily reached as a resource for connecting many students to future employers. Teachers are well-qualified in their fields, and students do not learn from teaching assistants.

Special lectures are held to allow discussions of special topics relevant to professors’ particular fields of interest. Students are often invited to create independent projects and theses with faculty or assist on a professor’s own research projects. At the end of their classes each semester, students have the opportunity to critique their instructor’s performance. These evaluations are taken very seriously and have been used to give professors tenure or force a change in curriculum. Instead of the mundane freshman English classes of other colleges, first years are required to take a multicultural seminar and first-year-experience class. Simmons has also added a new requirement called ICOMP, which tests the student’s ability to use different computer programs.

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truebeliever367 says: Simmons College 2016 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

Seems like they only post good... Seems like they only post good reviews on this site. What's funny is that almost the entire freshman nursing class is doing horribly in their science courses. Our test averages are in the 60s in both biology and chemistry, so we're technically failing both classes, and there are no biology tutors left. The Dean's office will only say, 'You can't drop the class.' Can you tell I don't like this school? I feel as if I've wasted an entire semester, possibly a year, and I feel that I'm wasting time by going to class. I love science and shouldn't be feeling this way. Granted, the professors may be really nice, but tutoring, study groups, and even office hours may not give you the help that you need to pass your classes. A certain professor teaches organic chemistry, and 50 percent of her class failed and had to retake it! Fifty percent!? That's HUGE. This school is horrible, and I can't honestly recommend it to anyone. You either love it or you hate it. And if you love it, you're probably not a freshman in the nursing program. 12345 Academics: October 25, 2008 Report

Anonymous says:

One of the things I love about... One of the things I love about Simmons is that professors are always happy to provide any outside assistance and are available most of the time. They also try to engage students in class discussions and are happy to hear a variety of views. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

The teachers at Simmons College... The teachers at Simmons College are extremely nice; most of the teachers that I’ve had have been really understanding. I also find that they are easy to talk to when you have a problem. The classrooms are also interesting and entertaining! 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

There are many classes at Simmons,... There are many classes at Simmons, and each professor makes them interesting and enjoyable. It’s a joy to go to class to debate about a topic in the news that is related to the class or a theory you may have learned. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Teachers are very helpful and... Teachers are very helpful and skillful in what they teach and how they teach their students the material for the class. At Simmons, the importance of having a professor help you with work, projects, and tests is extremely high. 12345 Academics Report

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Did You Know?

The Dix Scholars program offers guidance for undergraduate adult women.

Faculty have received research awards from foundations like the Ford Foundation, the Freeman Foundation, and the National Science Foundation.

The Boston Business Journal has named Simmons one of Boston’s best places to work.

Simmons College is a member of the Colleges of the Fenway Consortium. Students may take courses at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Massachusetts College of Art, Wheelock College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Emmanuel College.

Simmons School of Management allows you to start your MBA before you even graduate.

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