Degrees that lead to Education careers
A variety of programs at CSM prepare students to teach, support learners, and lead in educational settings from early childhood classrooms to school leadership roles.
Prepare to teach and inspire young learners during the most important years of their development. Students gain hands-on classroom experience while learning how to create engaging, supportive learning environments. Endorsements include: Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Art, Spanish, Religious Studies, and Reading & Writing.
Students who want to teach middle or high school combine subject expertise with teaching preparation. Programs help future educators bring subjects like science, math, and social studies to life. Endorsements include Art, Spanish, Religious Studies, English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Biology, Chemistry, and Special Education.
This pathway prepares educators to work with young children during their earliest learning experiences. Students learn how to support development, creativity, and early academic growth. At CSM, students earn an Early Childhood Education endorsement, typically paired with an Elementary Education degree.
Special education programs prepare teachers to support students with diverse learning needs. At CSM, students can add a Special Education endorsement to their degree, gaining strategies to help every learner succeed and create inclusive, supportive classrooms.
Graduate programs prepare educators to grow into leadership roles such as instructional coaches, administrators, or specialists focused on improving student outcomes.
Why Choose CSM For Education
College of Saint Mary education students learn by doing. Through classroom experience, faculty mentorship, and a mission-driven approach to teaching. Students graduate prepared to support learners, lead with confidence, and make a meaningful difference in schools and communities.
Early Classroom Experience
Education students gain classroom experience up to a year earlier than most programs, working alongside experienced teachers and applying what they learn in real school environments.
Personalized Faculty Support
Small class sizes mean education majors receive mentorship from experienced faculty who guide them through coursework, field placements, and career preparation.
Mission-Driven Teaching
Rooted in the Mercy tradition, CSM prepares educators who teach with compassion, advocate for students, and lead with integrity in their schools and communities.
Numbers that Matter
College of Saint Mary graduates are well prepared to succeed in education, entering classrooms with the knowledge, experience, and confidence to support students and lead learning.
150
Classroom Hours on Average
Per Student
On average, CSM education students complete 150 hours in the classroom before beginning their student teaching placement.
64
On Campus Practicum Hours
with Girls, Inc.
Students complete 64 practicum hours through Operation S.M.A.R.T., teaching hands-on math and science to local elementary students.
12+
Educational Endorsements
Offered
Students can choose from more than a dozen teaching endorsements across subjects and grade levels.
Is education right for you?
A career in education may be a great fit if you:
- Want a career that combines purpose, stability, and impact
- Enjoy helping others learn and grow
- Want to make a lasting difference in the lives of students
- Care about supporting communities through education
- Enjoy communication, leadership, and problem solving
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Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you build a future with confidence.