Teacher Education: Undergraduate Programs

http://www.stthomas.edu/education/te/

Douglas Warring Ph.D., Department Chair
Kathy Neary, Department Assistant

MOH 217
1000 LaSalle Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403-2009
Phone: (651) 962-4420
(800) 328-6819, Ext. 2-4420
Fax: (651) 962-4169
E-mail: soe_teacher@stthomas.edu

The University of St. Thomas School of Education offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate elementary and middle level and secondary and middle level teacher licensure programs. These standards-based programs embrace the liberal arts, emphasize ethical practice and prepare creative, reflective educators dedicated to the success of all learners. They prepare professional educators who can demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and dispositions related to the following outcomes:

• Subject matter
• Student learning
• Diverse learners
• Instructional strategies
• Learning environments
• Communication
• Planning for instruction
• Assessment of learning
• Reflection, scholarship and continuous professional development
• Collaboration, ethics and relationships

Students who are recommended for licensure through the St. Thomas Teacher Education Department are part of a tradition that goes back more than 90 years. Programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and are designed to meet or exceed Minnesota State Board of Teaching licensure requirements.

Because of the number of required courses and the options available, it is suggested that students considering an education degree contact a department adviser as early as possible in their college career. Recent state licensure rule changes make careful planning particularly important. Handbooks and School of Education catalog supplements outline specific departmental policies and are available in the Teacher Education Department office in Opus Hall.