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Graduate Microcredentials
Earn a Graduate Microcredential in Just a Few Courses
Our graduate-level microcredentials are designed to enable students who have earned a bachelor's degree to develop a focused set of specific skills and knowledge in a specialized topic or area of study. They represent a small sample of our program in teacher education. For those who may consider a teaching license in the future, these courses are the building blocks of our education program. For those already working with students, they give critical educational elements for effective classroom instruction.
In just two to three classes, students can earn a microcredential from the School of Education. You can start fall, spring, or summer semester. Completion is between one and two semesters, depending on which term you start and when classes are offered.Depending on the microcredential you choose, classes are offered fully online or a mix of online and in-person classes.
Students have the option to use the coursework from the graduate microcredential to continue in a master's degree program offered by the School of Education.
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Explore Our Microcredential Programs
Contemporary Issues, Policies, and Pedagogy
The Graduate Microcredential in Contemporary Issues, Policies, and Pedagogy forms the introduction to teaching and the ability to meet the needs of all learners. The courses offer a basis for how to teach, how to understand students, and how to match effective pedagogy to the learner. The microcredential provides a basis for understanding the school context and the role the teacher plays in developing and instituting policies and procedures to best meet students' needs.
In just two courses, you will earn a microcredential, which is offered fully online (synchronous learning). Both courses apply to our Master of Arts in Teaching program for initial licensure programs (elementary and secondary) should you desire to continue your graduate education at St. Thomas.
Pedagogy and Planning with Literacy Strategies
The Graduate Microcredential in Pedagogy and Planning with Literacy Strategies builds students' understanding of pedagogy and lesson planning, with specific coursework focused on literacy instruction. Coursework is differentiated for elementary or secondary education contexts.
In just two courses plus a field experience that can be completed on the job, you can earn this microcredential. Courses apply to our Master of Arts in Teaching program for initial licensure (elementary and secondary) should you desire to continue your graduate education at St. Thomas.
Assessment Strategies and Technology Integration
The Graduate Microcredential in Assessment Strategies and Technology Integration equips students with essential competencies for working in education today. Utilizing technology and assessment appropriately helps educators meet the needs of all students. These courses expand educators' understanding of the use of technology as an instructional tool, as well as the purposes, types, and uses of assessment.
In just two classes, you will earn a microcredential, which is offered fully online. Both classes apply to our Master of Arts in Teaching program for initial licensure programs (elementary and secondary). They also are two of the core courses in our MA in Educational Studies program. You can apply these two courses to either track should you desire to continue your education at St. Thomas.
Contemporary Issues, Policies, and Pedagogy
The Graduate Microcredential in Contemporary Issues, Policies, and Pedagogy forms the introduction to teaching and the ability to meet the needs of all learners. The courses offer a basis for how to teach, how to understand students, and how to match effective pedagogy to the learner. The microcredential provides a basis for understanding the school context and the role the teacher plays in developing and instituting policies and procedures to best meet students' needs.
In just two courses, you will earn a microcredential, which is offered fully online (synchronous learning). Both courses apply to our Master of Arts in Teaching program for initial licensure programs (elementary and secondary) should you desire to continue your graduate education at St. Thomas.
Pedagogy and Planning with Literacy Strategies
The Graduate Microcredential in Pedagogy and Planning with Literacy Strategies builds students' understanding of pedagogy and lesson planning, with specific coursework focused on literacy instruction. Coursework is differentiated for elementary or secondary education contexts.
In just two courses plus a field experience that can be completed on the job, you can earn this microcredential. Courses apply to our Master of Arts in Teaching program for initial licensure (elementary and secondary) should you desire to continue your graduate education at St. Thomas.
Assessment Strategies and Technology Integration
The Graduate Microcredential in Assessment Strategies and Technology Integration equips students with essential competencies for working in education today. Utilizing technology and assessment appropriately helps educators meet the needs of all students. These courses expand educators' understanding of the use of technology as an instructional tool, as well as the purposes, types, and uses of assessment.
In just two classes, you will earn a microcredential, which is offered fully online. Both classes apply to our Master of Arts in Teaching program for initial licensure programs (elementary and secondary). They also are two of the core courses in our MA in Educational Studies program. You can apply these two courses to either track should you desire to continue your education at St. Thomas.
Flexible Online & In-Person Options with Streamlined Admissions
School of Education microcredentials offer classes that help you achieve your educational goals. Learn the building blocks of our education program or gain critical educational elements for effective classroom instruction.
Admission Requirements
Convenient Schedule
Our microcredentials serve working professionals with busy lives.
You can start your program in fall, spring, or summer semesters. Completion typically takes one to two semesters.