If you’re passionate about working with young children and want to become a licensed teacher, St. Kate’s Early Childhood Education program is designed for you. Through the bachelor’s degree program, you'll be prepared to apply for a Minnesota Early Childhood Education license (birth–grade 3) — the first step toward making a lasting impact in the lives of young learners.

This flexible program is part of the College for Adults, designed specifically for working adults. Most courses are held online, with some in-person sessions during the summer, so you can balance school with work and other responsibilities. As you work toward licensure, you’ll develop into a socially aware and innovative educator, learning to teach through a lens of Montessori philosophy and anti-bias, anti-racist practices. You'll gain hands-on experience, engage in meaningful coursework and build the leadership skills needed to advocate for equity and justice in early childhood education.

In addition to the licensure track, St. Kate’s also offers:

• An associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• A pre-primary endorsement for licensed kindergarten–grade 6 teachers in Minnesota
• A certificate program leading to an American Montessori Society credential

No matter which path you choose, you’ll leave St. Kate’s with the tools, confidence and commitment to be a change-maker in today’s dynamic classrooms.
Students of all genders are welcome.