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.
COVID-19 Information
St. Thomas is focused on keeping our students, faculty and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The university requires community members who are medically able to be vaccinated against COVID-19. In addition, we require all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings in classrooms and labs, the St. Thomas shuttle and the Center for Well-Being. Masks are optional elsewhere on campus.
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 options below:
Teacher Education Degrees
Educational Leadership
Learn more about our advanced degrees for experienced teachers, including MA and EdD options, as well as administrative licenses.
Special Education
Learn more about our initial licensure programs for new teachers, our additional licenses for experienced teachers, and MA options in Special Education.
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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Expanding Literacy Access Through Youth Empowerment
Getting children to start reading can be a challenge. At the Legacy Family Center, a Brooklyn Park-based nonprofit founded in 2013, organizers are working to equip families to cultivate literacy at home. Victoria Karpeh '03 MA, a St. Thomas alumna, founded the Legacy Family Center in 2013 to promote access to education and social services… The post Expanding Literacy Access Through Youth Empowerment appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Autism Acceptance Month: Embracing Neurodiversity in a More Inclusive World
Autism awareness has come a long way since University of St. Thomas professor L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan first went looking for help. “There was one book at the library when my son was diagnosed in 1991,” Stansberry Brusnahan said. “And it wasn't a good one.” Facing down that massive void, she went to work, not… The post Autism Acceptance Month: Embracing Neurodiversity in a More Inclusive World appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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MITIE Announces Inaugural Group of Research Fellows
Three educators will dedicate themselves to yearlong independent research projects aimed at advancing the field and providing new tools to teachers and administrators seeking support and training in trauma-informed education. Jonathan Luknic, Caroline Toscano and Brandy Opse are the inaugural group of Research Fellows for the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE). MITIE was launched… The post MITIE Announces Inaugural Group of Research Fellows appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Innovation Gets a Boost in Funding
A wave of federal grants is making an impact. If you ask Professor L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan about her life in the year 2016, you‘ll likely get the answer: “weeks of no sleep.” That was the year she applied for and received St. Thomas’ first major federal grant at or above $1 million. At the… The post Innovation Gets a Boost in Funding appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.