Department of
Educational Studies

Educational Studies

This department does not award an undergraduate degree in a major, but offers a minor in educational studies and supports the Master of Arts in Teaching Program.

The Teacher Education Program

For students who wish to pursue a career in K-12 education, a liberal arts curriculum offers a distinct pathway to this goal. In keeping with the tradition of the liberal arts experience, it is not possible for students to earn majors in this field of study, but rather achieve the status of a masterful teacher through a combination of pursuits. At St. Mary’s, this combination is represented by two distinct phases: earning a minor in Educational Studies at the undergraduate level and pursuing certification in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) graduate program. However, it is also important to note that the minor in Educational Studies is not exclusive to students who wish to matriculate into the St. Mary’s MAT program.