Professional Master of Science in Teaching

ADVANCE YOUR Career. expand your impact.

For decades, St. Thomas Aquinas College has prepared educators to lead, inspire, and make a difference. Our AAQEP-accredited School of Education combines a strong tradition of educator preparation with personalized attention, dedicated faculty mentorship, and programs designed to meet the needs of today’s educators.

Building on that legacy, the Professional Master of Science in Teaching (MST) is an accelerated pathway for educators currently working as the teacher of record in a school who do not yet hold teacher certification. Through 100% online, asynchronous coursework, you can continue teaching in your own classroom while earning your master’s degree, preparing for the required CST, and completing the preparation needed to pursue New York State initial teacher certification. Your master’s degree also helps fulfill the educational requirements for professional certification once you meet New York State’s required teaching experience and other requirements.

Designed for cohorts of educators, the Professional MST can be completed in approximately 15 months, with dedicated faculty support throughout the experience.

And when eight or more educators participate, cohort members receive a 50% tuition discount.

designed for working educators

Advance your education without putting your career on hold.

• 15-Month Accelerated Format
  Begin in May and complete your program the following August.
• 100% Online & Asynchronous
  Complete coursework on your schedule, from wherever you are.

• Stay in Your Classroom
  Eligible candidates can fulfill their student teaching requirement through an internship certificate while teaching in their own classroom — without leaving their position for a traditional student-teaching placement.
• Learn Alongside Your Colleagues
  Move through the program as a cohort, building connections and learning alongside fellow educators.
• Dedicated Faculty Support
  Receive personalized guidance from experienced School of Education faculty throughout your program.

Ready to learn more?

Whether you’re an educator ready to take the next step or a school leader interested in creating a cohort, we’re here to help. Connect with us to learn more about the Professional MST, explore certification pathways, and see how the program can work for you or your organization. Contact: Dana Caponong, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions, dcaponon@stac.edu or 845-398-4220.