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Learn more about our initial licensure programs for new teachers and our additional license and MA options for experienced teachers.
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:
Learn more about our initial licensure programs for new teachers and our additional license and MA options for experienced teachers.
Learn more about our master's and doctoral programs for future leaders in K-12 education, college student affairs and higher education administration.
Learn more about our initial licensure programs for new teachers, our additional licenses for experienced teachers, and MA options in Special Education.
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Iyanna Rodgers-Neely has two classrooms at Maxfield Elementary in St. Paul. In one, she learns about vowel sounds. In the room right next door, she teaches those same literacy lessons to an energetic class of second graders. An elementary education major from the University of St. Thomas, Rodgers-Neely ’24 is leading a sort of double… The post Creating Change in Education: How a Collaborative School Nurtures Success appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Shayla Michelle Reaves took a chance 20 years ago and entered a written expression competition. Then a college student in the Chicago area, the now WCCO news anchor performed her original piece Echo in the Distance. Now her spoken words are written in an illustrated children’s book that she’ll discuss at the School of Education’s… The post Children’s Book Authors to Share Journey at Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference at St. Thomas appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
On a cold Saturday afternoon in St. Paul, things were heating up in the Schoenecker Arena. The St. Thomas women’s basketball team was leading Oral Roberts. A late-game rally had left the Tommies within striking distance of a win – they were just two points down with seconds left. With an impressive assist from Amber… The post Basketball Standout Jade Hill Seeks Off-Court Impact appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Debbie Monson, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about a unique project to knit custom hats designed by her daughter’s middle school special education students, which left a lasting impression. From the story: Samantha Monson’s students didn’t know they’d be kicking off 2024 with their… The post In the News: Debbie Monson on How Small Gestures From Teachers Leave Big Impressions on Students appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.