St. Catherine University

About

St. Catherine University, located in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a dynamic university for women and men, with a college for women at its heart. Also known by its nickname, St. Kate’s, the University currently enrolls roughly 3,900 students and offers degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels.

The Education Department at St. Kate's offers programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Early Childhood department offers an associate's degree, bachelor's degree leading to your initial Minnesota Early Childhood Education teaching license, and a certificate program for a Montessori credential. The Master's of Library and Information Science department offers a graduate program leading to your initial Minnesota School Library Media Specialist teaching license.

College or University
Saint Paul

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Recognitions and Achievements

Top Performer in Social Mobility: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for helping students improve their economic standing.
Best Value School: Named among the best value institutions by U.S. News & World Report.
FamilyU Seal Recipient: Honored by Generation Hope for outstanding support of student parents.

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St. Catherine University

Programs

Master’s & certification

Master of Library & Information Science + Teaching License

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28 months
Program Duration
Online
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

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Graduate College Admissions Program

Program Info

If you're interested in becoming a licensed Library Media Specialist for kindergarten-grade 12 students in Minnesota, St. Catherine University offers a supportive, hands-on program that prepares you for this meaningful role.

Through personal attention and real-world experiences, you’ll learn the foundations of librarianship and how to serve children and young adults in today’s schools. Courses emphasize equal access to technology, digital literacy and the developmental needs of students from early childhood through adolescence. You’ll also explore educational philosophy across elementary, middle and high school settings.

This licensure program is part of St. Kate’s Master of Library and Information Science — the only American Library Association-accredited program in Minnesota.
Upon completion, you'll be eligible to apply for the Minnesota K–12 Library Media Specialist license.

If you don’t already hold a Minnesota teaching license, you’ll complete additional coursework and student teaching as part of the program.

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Aug. 01, 2026
Fall 2026
Jan. 01, 2027
Spring 2026
May 01, 2027
Summer 2026

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Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at St. Catherine University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with St. Catherine University to see if you can, too!

Amount

Description

10% tuition reduction

Corporate Partnership Program

The corporate partnership program gives you a 10 percent tuition reduction if you’re employed by one of St. Kate's partners. Learn more.

Varies

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Visit St. Kate’s Graduate College Tuition and Financial Aid page to learn about additional funding opportunities.