Located in the historic Fenway area of Boston, Massachusetts, Simmons College has educated women for enriching careers and useful, independent lives for nearly a century. A private, four-year women's college founded in 1899, Simmons offers over 40 undergraduate degrees in the liberal arts and professional areas. Advanced graduate degrees are offered through the College of Arts and Science and Professional Studies and through the Schools of Social Work, Library and Information Science, Management and Health Studies. The Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars Program offers undergraduate degrees to women beyond the age of traditional college students. Simmons is best known for its small classes, access to the faculty and internship opportunities. One of the main goals of a Simmons education is to prepare women to be well-informed, open minded, and intellectually curious. In keeping with this objective, the Simmons approach to liberal arts education is flexible, and the curriculum allows each student to develop a program suited to her individual interests and career plans.