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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 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
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School of Education News
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In the News: Liz Fogarty on Teaching Cursive
Liz Fogarty, an assistant professor of education at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about a proposed Minnesota bill that would require cursive instruction in elementary schools. Fogarty noted that while cursive can still have value, it is not among the most essential skills for students today, as educators continue… The post In the News: Liz Fogarty on Teaching Cursive appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Rethinking Resilience: Insights from St. Thomas’ Health Equity Series
Before finishing her dissertation for her Doctor of Education at the University of St. Thomas, Katia Colon-LaCroix used the “control find” feature to search and delete the word “resilience” entirely from her research paper, which examines the measures of success for and by first-generation college students of color. “I didn't do that because I don't… The post Rethinking Resilience: Insights from St. Thomas’ Health Equity Series appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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St. Thomas Professor Joins New York Film Academy Documentary Workshop
Aura Wharton-Beck, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of St. Thomas, is currently participating in the Six-Week Documentary Workshop at the New York Film Academy after receiving a grant from the Raymond J. Christensen Foundation. The program trains participants in the principles, techniques and craft of documentary filmmaking through both… The post St. Thomas Professor Joins New York Film Academy Documentary Workshop appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Reimagining Schools for Teacher Flourishing: Q&A with Dean Amy Smith
Under the leadership of Dr. Amy F. Smith, dean of the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas, the school is deepening community partnerships, strengthening educator preparation, and rethinking how K-12 schools can be designed to better support both teachers and students. Smith looks to one question posed by the Next Education Workforce at… The post Reimagining Schools for Teacher Flourishing: Q&A with Dean Amy Smith appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.