Teacher Education
Learn more about our initial licensure programs for new teachers and our additional license and MA options for experienced teachers.
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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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Looking Back, Building Forward: Honoring the Leaders Who Shaped the School of Education
For 75 years, the University of St. Thomas School of Education has prepared educators and leaders who have shaped classrooms, schools and communities across Minnesota and beyond. What began in 1950 as the university’s first graduate degree program – with about 30 students enrolled in evening, weekend and summer classes – has grown into a… The post Looking Back, Building Forward: Honoring the Leaders Who Shaped the School of Education appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Candace Chou: Teaching Humanity in a Digital Age
When people talk about artificial intelligence (AI), they often have the same concerns: Will technology replace human interaction? Will students stop thinking for themselves? What happens when machines become smarter than we are? Those questions are familiar to Dr. Chientzu Candace Chou. As a learning technology expert and professor in the School of Education at… The post Candace Chou: Teaching Humanity in a Digital Age appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on St. Paul’s Homeless Encampment Closures
Chelda Smith Kondo, an associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about St. Paul’s efforts to close its largest homeless encampments. Smith Kondo said long-term solutions should prioritize stable housing, noting that clearing encampments can disrupt access to health care, outreach workers and other essential services. From the conversation:Chelda Smith… The post In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on St. Paul’s Homeless Encampment Closures appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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St. Thomas Expands Nationally Recognized Teacher Residency Program
Not long ago, Quantell Crawford ’20, ’23 MA faced a difficult choice: give up his job to complete unpaid student teaching or walk away from becoming a teacher altogether. For many would-be educators who can’t afford time away from a paying job, that's where the path ends. Crawford found a different way forward through the… The post St. Thomas Expands Nationally Recognized Teacher Residency Program appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.