New in Fall 2026. Emphasizes broad-scale trauma-informed education, systemic resilience, and community-wide wellness practices. Come learn how to support youth who have experienced trauma with […]
Trauma Healing and Community Wellness (M. Ed.) Read Post »
Designed for students who want to work in education-adjacent fields outside the traditional public school classroom. The Educational Studies program is a dynamic, interdisciplinary major
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Biography Dr. Virginia Dearani holds a Masters of Partnership Education and a Doctorate in Literacy Education from University of Maine, Orono. Prior to Thomas College,
Virginia Dearani, Ph.D. Read Post »
Leads directly to state teacher certification or licensure to teach chemistry, physics, and earth/space sciences to middle school and high school students. As a future
Secondary Education – Physical Science (6-12) Read Post »
Biography Ruth Lyons earned her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a concentration in Gifted Education and Talent Development from the University of Connecticut. She also
Trains you to address systemic educational issues through research, public policy, advocacy, and government intervention. This degree pathway blends policy, reform, and advocacy for educational
Education Policy and Reform (MS) Read Post »
Prepares educators for top-tier administrative licenses, empowering them to manage entire school buildings or run full school districts. The Master of Science in Education Leadership
Education Leadership – Principal / Superintendent (MS) Read Post »
Prepares certified educators to transition from classroom teaching into school-level administrative roles. The Master of Science in Education Leadership program at Thomas is designed to
Education Leadership – Assistant Principal (MS) Read Post »
Oriented toward mastering classroom methodology, data-driven instruction, and learning science. If you are already a certified teacher and want to advance your career, the Thomas
Leads directly to state teacher certification or licensure to teach history, civics, geography, and the social sciences to middle school and high school students. As
Secondary Education – Social Studies (6-12) Read Post »
Leads directly to state teacher certification or licensure to teach mathematics to students in middle school and high school. As a future middle or high
Secondary Education – Math (6-12) Read Post »
Leads directly to state teacher certification or licensure to teach biological and life sciences to students in middle school and high school. As a future
Secondary Education – Life Science (6-12) Read Post »
Leads directly to state teacher certification or licensure to teach reading, literature, writing, and language arts to students in grades 7 through 12. This degree
Secondary Education – English Language Arts Read Post »
Combines motor development, movement science, and classroom health instruction with a full K–12 licensure spanning elementary, middle, and high school environments. As a future elementary,
Physical / Health Education (K-12) Read Post »
Combines specialized adolescent pedagogy with two distinct content endorsements—making you exceptionally versatile and marketable to school districts. The Middle Level Education Program at Thomas College
Middle School Education (5-8 | Dual Certification) Read Post »
Prepares you to become a certified, licensed teacher for children in kindergarten through 6th grade The Elementary Education program offers learning built on the idea
Elementary Education Read Post »
Prepares you to teach young children (typically birth through Grade 3) in both general education and special education settings. Students pursuing Early Childhood Education at
Early Childhood Education (Dual Certification) Read Post »
Biography Dr. Richard Biffle is currently a Professor of Education and Anthropology at Thomas College. He teaches courses in education, history, cultural anthropology, archaeology, and
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Biography Dr. Heather Batchelor has been an educator for over 23 years in a variety of settings around the country. She taught social studies, math
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