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Getting you in the classroom early

Education students at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine gain real-world experience in real classrooms – early and often. In fact, we place our future educators in schools before the end of their first year. This hands-on experience distinguishes our approach, and makes a difference to our graduates. You’ll know what to expect in your teaching career, even before you launch it.

Pick Your Pathway

No matter which degree you pursue, our education programs offer one-on-one support as you gain hands-on immersion in the field and the classroom.

Elementary and Special Education, BS

Biology/Secondary Education, BS

History-Political Science/Secondary Education, BA

Math/Secondary Education, BA

Physical Sciences/Secondary Education, BS

STEM Education

Physical Education/Teacher Prep, BS

Master in Education, School Educator

Master in Education, Catholic School Leadership

Master in Education, School Leadership

Master in Education, Health Care Educator

Education Fast Track, MS

Accelerated Route Secondary Certification

Our Immersive Approach

We do field experiences early and sequentially. By your senior year you will be a confident teacher.

Education classes first year. You’ll teach junior year.

We place students in the classroom early to make sure that education is a fit for them. These classroom teaching experiences build your skills and you’ll get more ownership as you go so you are prepared your senior year to step into your role as a teacher.

Teach at the Secondary Level

Pursue a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) & Secondary Education degree. Secondary programs offered are Biology, Math, Physical Science-Chemistry, and Physical Science-Environmental Science.

Our MSED students are out in the community.

They’re working in the community and they’re really making a difference. Our graduates are in leadership positions.

Student Stories

April Benak ’19, ’22

MSED, School Leadership

“I analyzed the organizational structure of my current place of employment to develop a new strategic plan to address our organization’s goals. I have expanded my network and gained experience by applying course material to the everyday functions of a school leader’s position.”

Wyatt Leblanc ’22

Special Education

“SJC has prepared me with the correct mindset to teach special education. Every course is focused not only how to improve the academic achievement of students, but how to care for students. Professors make sure to take time to discuss accommodations, modifications, how no two disabilities are the same, and how to best support students in your classroom through several issues.”

Olivia Haraden ’22

Elementary Education

“Getting into the classroom early was the best decision because it allowed me to walk into student teaching confident and ready to jump in. I entered the classroom without hesitation because I had already been in the classroom numerous times and gave countless presentations that made me feel at home there.”

Alia Bradley ’22

Biology and Secondary Education

“Although teaching practice depends on one’s “personal style” the STEM program has helped shape an informed approach to teaching rooted in child/educational psychology, research, and practical application of theory. Having a firm foundation in an informed approach prepares me for the realities of navigating an increasingly political profession.”

Robert Noyce Teacher STEM Education Scholarships

Save time and save money with our accelerated degree options. Fast degree completion is available for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

STEM Scholarship

Maine students interested in pursuing secondary education in underserved areas in Maine are eligible for 2 year fully funded tuition scholarships. This includes professional development and in-school mentors.

In Four Programs

Get a head start with our Accelerated MBA program. Begin taking graduate courses and apply credits earned toward your MBA immediately following your final undergraduate semester.

Transfer Students Eligible

We have articulation agreements with Southern Maine Community College with each of the four STEM & Secondary Education programs.

Programs and Partnerships

Our undergraduate education program works with area elementary and secondary schools as well as community colleges.

Saint Joseph’s MSED program works with local school systems to establish graduate student cohorts that are trained as teachers and administrators in their schools. These cohorts are helpful for retention as well as “growing their own” staffing models that ease recruitment challenges. Saint Joseph’s provides a program discount to schools and staff that participate in our cohort programs.

Junior year internships

During both semesters junior year, students teach all semester 2 days a week in local schools. This quickly builds their confidence in their teaching abilities and reinforces methods learned in their classwork.

Transfer agreement

Saint Joseph’s College and Southern Maine Community College, under the Growing Future STEM Teachers in Maine program, support students looking to become secondary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) teachers via a 2+2 degree program at the two institutions.

Sophomores teach science inner-city school

With science methods courses you’ll design and teach a series of lessons at an inner-city school in nearby Portland. One project led to the creation of the pollinator garden on campus.

Three distinct graduate level options

Teachers and administrators can expand their career opportunities in three distinct areas: public k12 schools, Catholic schools, and health care education.

Recent Employers

Lake Region School District

Mexico School District

Burlington, Vermont School District

Standish School District

Biddeford School District

Windham School District

Oxford Hills School District

Wiscasset School District

Lebanon, NH School District

American International School in Vienna

Lakeland Magic, Professional Basketball Organization

Monkton Central School

Faculty

Anita S. Charles

Online Faculty

Kathleen Kiley Clements

Assistant Professor, Chair of Education Department, Director of Teacher Education, Education Department

Tom Eismeier

Online Faculty

Jane Greer

Online Master’s Education Faculty

Chris Healy

Assistant Professor, Education

Kevin Mahoney

Assistant Professor, Education

Philomena McPhee

Online Faculty

Janice M. Rey

Assistant Professor, Education Department

Gary Rosenthal

Online Education Faculty

Dr. Pamela Thompson

Program Director, Graduate Online Education

Patricia Waters

Associate Professor of Education

Christopher Willer

Chair, Assistant Professor

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