Teacher Education
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The University of St. Thomas offers degree programs for every educator and is committed to making meaningful change in classrooms across the country. Join us in our mission to teach, lead, and impact the students and educators of the future.
Which degree is for me?
The School of Education has degree options and pathways for every learner. Whether you are an experienced teacher looking to further your career and impact on education, or you are brand new to education looking for your first license, we have you covered. Explore our degree finder or start browsing below:
Teacher Education Degrees
Educational Leadership
Learn more about our master's and doctoral programs for future leaders in K-12 education, college student affairs and higher education administration.
Special Education
Learn more about our initial licensure programs for new teachers, our additional licenses for experienced teachers, and MA options in Special Education.
Residencies
Learn more about our residency programs to earn a teaching license and master's degree in only 15 months. Graduate students can earn a stipend and learn in K-12 classrooms alongside experienced teachers.
Residencies
Not sure which program is for you? Explore our degree finder page and we will match you with the perfect program to continue your journey in education.
School of Education News
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The Future of Smart Is Human: Rethinking Learning in the Age of AI
“Are you smart?” Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen asked the audience at the University of St. Thomas. “Or should we be asking: How are you smart?” That provocative question anchored the most recent Finding Forward event, The Future of Smart Is Human, where Hansen joined President Rob Vischer for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of learning in… The post The Future of Smart Is Human: Rethinking Learning in the Age of AI appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Tales from the Archives: First St. Thomas Black Faculty and Staff Members
In 1926, historian Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week, laying the foundation for a national movement to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Black Americans. Fifty years later, in 1976, President Gerald Ford formally designated February the national commemoration of Black History Month. A century after Woodson’s original call, the University of St. Thomas… The post Tales from the Archives: First St. Thomas Black Faculty and Staff Members appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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From Rondo Classrooms to Entrepreneurs, $12.3M Gift Expands St. Thomas’ Impact
Enabling human flourishing is at the heart of the University of St. Thomas’ partnerships with underserved communities. Now, thanks to a gift from Twin Cities philanthropists Gary and Pat Sauer, Minnesota’s largest private university is expanding efforts to support those communities by strengthening pathways to economic mobility and enhancing educational resources for local K-12 students.… The post From Rondo Classrooms to Entrepreneurs, $12.3M Gift Expands St. Thomas’ Impact appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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St. Thomas Hosts Fireside Chat With St. Paul Mayor-Elect
When St. Paul Mayor-Elect Kaohly Vang Her sat down with University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer for a recent fireside chat, the conversation touched on the role education has played in her life. For Her, a current doctoral student in educational leadership at St. Thomas, higher education has been both a personal lifeline and… The post St. Thomas Hosts Fireside Chat With St. Paul Mayor-Elect appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.