Welcome to Spire Ed!
We are the University of Saint Mary education programs for earning a teaching degree and continuing education for veteran teachers through advanced degrees and professional development workshops.
If you have been thinking about becoming a teacher, they are currently in high demand. Now is a great time to earn your teaching degree as there is an extreme shortage for qualified prospective teachers to fill these roles.
Teachers impact the future every day and in multiple ways. USM’s flexible degree options fit your needs to earn your teaching degree or to help you further develop the art and science of teaching.
Traditional Licensure Programs in Elementary and Secondary Education
(Main Campus Leavenworth)
BSE in Secondary (Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Social Studies)
Becoming an Exemplary STEM Teacher (BEST Scholars Program)
Questions? Contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office:
admiss@stmary.edu
913-682-5151
Innovative and Accelerated Licensure Programs in Teacher Education
(Evening Programs in Johnson County)
Undergraduate Degree Completion in Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Teaching – Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary Education
Master of Arts in School Counseling
Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program
Limited Elementary Residency Program
Secondary Restricted Licensure Program
Questions? Contact Admissions Counselor Joe Perez:
joe.perez@stmary.edu
913-319-3003
Continuing Education
(Evenings and/or Hybrid in Johnson County)
Master of Arts in Education (online)
Master of Arts in School Counseling
Doctor of Education in Leadership (Ed.D.)
Professional Development and For-Credit Teacher Workshops
Questions? Contact Admissions Counselor Joe Perez:
joe.perez@stmary.edu
913-319-3003
Call for Third Party Comments
The University of Saint Mary Teacher Education programs are hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) on November 17-19, 2025. Interested parties are invited to submit third-party comments to the evaluation team. Please note that comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered, and should specify the party’s relationship to the provider (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates).
We invite you to submit written testimony to:
CAEP
1140 19th Street NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036
Or by email to: callforcomments@caepnet.org