
EdS Director of Special Education Licensure
The combined degree and licensure preparation provide a strong foundation and understanding of leadership in education for individuals with a master's degree desiring a K-12 Administration license.
Being an education professional is more than a career choice. It is a calling to teach children and better families and communities. The University of St. Thomas School of Education offers licensure and MA degrees in 16 content areas spanning both general education and special education.
For new teachers and those who have been in the classroom for years, a master's degree in the field of education can help further both your career and your impact on students. As a new teacher, when you earn your initial teaching license, you will also earn your MA in Teaching so you will be prepared to hit the ground running. For experienced teachers, we make it easy to earn an additional teaching license and also offer an advanced MA in Educational Studies degree.
In consultation with your advisor, we will help you in mapping out the degree plan that works the best with your busy schedule. At the School of Education, we are here to help you in making all the right decisions for a successful pathway to making an impact in education.
Our initial licensure candidates also earn an MA so they can have a long, fulfilling career in the classroom.
We make it easy to add on an additional license for experienced teachers. Choose from any of our K-12 subject areas and get started today.
Take the next step in becoming a leader in the education field. Choose a concentration area to augment what you do in the classroom. This degree is also an option for general education additional licensure candidates who would like to apply licensure credits to a master's degree.
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The combined degree and licensure preparation provide a strong foundation and understanding of leadership in education for individuals with a master's degree desiring a K-12 Administration license.
Sharpen your educational leadership skills, so you can push through obstacles to implement change.
The School of Education has multiple options to further personal development and professional growth.