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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

Learn more about our initial licensure programs for new teachers and our additional license and MA options for experienced teachers.

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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.

Educational Leadership Degrees

Special Education

Learn more about our initial licensure programs for new teachers, our additional licenses for experienced teachers, and MA options in Special Education.

Special Education Degrees

Residencies

Hear our recent ad on KS95? 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

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• In the News: KSTP Highlights First Day of Collaborative Learning School at Maxfield Elementary

  Chelda Smith Kondo, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education and resident professor at the Maxfield Elementary Collaborative Learning School, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about the partnership between St. Thomas and St. Paul Public Schools. From the story: During this new partnership, St. Thomas staff will also conduct research, including how to… The post In the News: KSTP Highlights First Day of Collaborative Learning School at Maxfield Elementary appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

• In the News: Chelda Smith on Preparing for the New School Year

  Chelda Smith, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently spoke with The Tablet about steps that parents can take to help students adjust to the major life transitions associated with starting a new school year. From the story: What students across the board in these new transitions are facing is fear… The post In the News: Chelda Smith on Preparing for the New School Year appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

• In the News: Training New Elementary, Special Education Teachers

  Shelley Neilsen Gatti, special education professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently was interviewed by KSTP-TV about a $6.8 million SEED grant that will be used to support students pursuing teaching degrees. From the story: The University of St. Thomas plans to recruit and train hundreds of new elementary and special… The post In the News: Training New Elementary, Special Education Teachers appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

• New Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships Named in the School of Education

  Molly McGraw Healy, former director of charter authorizing, has been promoted to senior director of strategic partnerships, a newly created position in the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas. In this new position, Molly will serve as the primary liaison between the Maxfield Elementary Collaborative Learning School, Saint Paul Public Schools and… The post New Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships Named in the School of Education appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

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