Education Department

An education degree from St. Kate’s gets you noticed. Many principals tell us that they put St. Kate’s graduates’ resumes at the top of the pile when making hiring decisions. That’s not surprising — St. Kate’s has been educating women to be teachers since 1913, so we know what we’re doing. St. Kate’s nationally recognized programs in education help you develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for a successful, challenging and rewarding career in teaching.

Linda Distad tells how St. Kate's education programs are shaping how children are taught, nationwide.

Undergraduate Education Programs
St. Kate’s prepares students for teaching licensure in Minnesota and most other states in four areas, including:

elementary with preprimary specialty
elementary with middle school specialty
secondary
kindergarten through grade 12

Read more about undergraduate education program options >>

For an education major, experience in the classroom is vital to success. Our education programs integrate practical courses with an emphasis on fieldwork. You will spend up to 40 hours gaining hands-on, classroom experience each semester, beginning with the first class, Teachers as Leaders for a Changing Society. Because our education programs incorporate more fieldwork than many other colleges, as a St. Kate’s graduate, you will be better prepared for the classroom when you secure your first job as a teacher.

Graduate Education Programs
St. Kate's coeducational Master of Arts in Education (MAED) offers options for entry-level, advanced and specialized studies.

Initial Licensure. For those with a bachelor's degree who want to become Minnesota-licensed elementary, secondary or K-12 teachers. New licensure area certificates for licensed teachers are also available. learn more >
Curriculum and Instruction. An advanced program for licensed teachers, providing a framework that supports the professional growth of the teacher practitioner. learn more >

Montessori Education Program
Our Montessori programs prepare students to teach in Montessori classrooms with an early childhood or elementary credential from the American Montessori Society (AMS). They are open to entry-level and licensed teachers and certificate options are available. learn more >

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