What’s Next in Your Education Career?
Those who work in education may encounter many opportunities for advancement, but their level of training may not line up with what the positions require. Teachers, professors, administrators, deans, and other educational professionals who want to explore the next steps in their careers can look to the online graduate programs offered by the School of Education at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. We offer a variety of advanced degrees that can add punch to your resume and help you explore new horizons.
Boost Your Career in Education With One or More of These Advanced Degrees
Adding a credential to your resume or CV can be a good way to open career doors. The educational community respects learning, as well as the work that goes into classes and research projects. Pursuing an online graduate degree can help busy professionals fit assignments and classes into their schedules. Graduate school pays off in several ways, including advancing your career, building connections with like-minded professional colleagues, and giving yourself a chance to explore personal growth and development.
These are the online graduate degrees available at Saint Mary’s:
Master’s Degree Programs
If you don’t already have a master’s degree, this is one of the first things you can do to increase your standing in the educational community and potential income. Students can choose from several programs, including a 2-year M.A. in Education program designed for licensed teachers and offering several content specializations. The 2-year Master’s in Educational Leadership is intended for those already working in education or leadership roles and provides the necessary skills to advance their careers in leadership. With our M.A. in Teaching and M.A. in Special Education, students gain valuable skills toward earning licensure.
Doctorate Programs
The Doctor of Education: Leadership program is an innovative addition to our online graduate programs. This 4-year program places students together in a welcoming environment that has been shown to create close bonds and connections. The program culminates in a comprehensive examination, as well as a dissertation. This program has an alumni network of over 500 graduates.
Our Executive Doctor of Education in Leadership program can be completed in 2.5 years. This streamlined program is focused on leadership in learning across industries, as well as within the education sector. There is no dissertation requirement. Students work together to tackle real-world problems based on their own experiences and challenges. Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of professional leadership experience.
Administrative Licensure Programs
In addition to our online graduate degree programs, Saint Mary’s offers several online Administrative Licensure programs. These offer students a fantastic opportunity to become familiar with new administrative and teaching skills. Our certificates help make your application more visible as you start moving into the next phase of your career in education:
- Director of Special Education Graduate Certificate
- K-12 Principal Graduate Certificate
- Superintendent Graduate Certificate
Our History in Education
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is part of the tradition of Lasallian Catholic education, which is respected around the world. The core of this approach is student-centered education, which creates a welcoming environment. We encourage compassion and the advancement of knowledge in all our students, as well as an appreciation of diversity and cultural differences. There is also a focus on ethical leadership and improvement.
With more than 1,100 educational institutions, 3,000 De La Salle Christian Brothers, and 90,000 Lasallian lay colleagues working in Lasallian communities, our students are joining a vast network of dedicated educators and colleagues.
Choose Online Graduate Programs at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Learn more about education with our online graduate programs. Discover new roles for which you are well suited. Explore your talents and aspirations by pushing yourself to earn an advanced degree in education. Enrolling in one of these online educational degree programs can grant you greater flexibility and freedom as you move through your career. Become qualified to teach in multiple locations, expand your content specialization to include more subjects, or branch out into mental health roles or teaching in special education.
If you have been considering an administrative role in education, an advanced degree can help you make that leap. Discuss options with our admissions counselors. They can help you determine whether you meet the qualifications to apply and point you toward more sources of information about career options.
Build Your Career in Education With Exciting New Options
Gaining new knowledge and engaging with learning is one of the great pleasures of life, especially for education professionals. The online graduate programs at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota can fit into your busy work, family, and life schedule. Now is the time to add credentials and gain greater benefits from your career path in education. Request information today.
