University of St. Thomas Teacher Prep & Certification – MN

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University of St. Thomas

About

The University of St. Thomas is Minnesota’s largest private university and one of the nation’s largest Catholic colleges, with over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students across eight schools and colleges.

At the School of Education, you’ll prepare for a meaningful career as a teacher or education leader by working on real-world challenges, exploring practical solutions and building essential skills across disciplines.

You’ll receive personal attention, gain hands-on experience and learn from faculty who connect theory to practice. With flexible class options including in person, online and hyflex, your education will fit your life and goals. Whether you're starting college, changing careers or advancing as an experienced educator, St. Thomas offers accredited programs and a supportive community to help you succeed.

College or University
Saint Paul

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Applying for the Charter School Teacher Residency is one of, if not the best, decisions I've ever made. I wasn't so sure until we actually started working together in the cohort. Even when times are tough and the days and weeks are long, it is truly rewarding to be in the presence of my fellow cohort members. I have gotten to know some of the finest people I have ever met during these past 7 months. Finally, there's something to be said about the instructors. Every instructor we've had in the cohort thus far has been competent, compassionate, and tuly willing to meet each of us, cohort members, where we're at. The selection process for instructors gets a 100% from me.

Charter Resident, Cohort 5

Programs

Master’s & certification

Master of Arts in Educational Studies

Hybrid
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

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Program

Program Info

The MA in Educational Studies is an advanced degree for those looking to develop their curricular and content knowledge further. Currently licensed teachers who graduate from this program can go on to serve as reading specialists, department chairs in a specific content area, academic coaches, learning specialists, curriculum specialists and to teach College in the Schools courses. This flexible master's program provides you with a strong core and specialized instruction in a content area of your choice. The blended delivery model maximizes flexibility by combining online and face-to-face learning models, providing you an innovative learning opportunity that works with even the busiest of schedules.

Concentrations:
- Engineering
- Hispanic Culture, Literature and Linguistics
- K-12 Reading Instruction
- Learning Technology Leadership and Innovation
- Mathematics
- Mental Health and Well-Being for Educators
- Special Education (SPED, ASD, EBD, DCD, LD and ECSE)
- Teaching College English

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

May 25, 2026
Summer
Aug. 25, 2026
Fall
Jan. 25, 2027
Spring

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