The Lunder School of Education (LSOE) provides preservice teachers with the opportunity to learn about their best capabilities as a future teacher. We listen to Maine principals, staff, teachers, and superintendents to keep our program up-to-date on the latest trends and needs of the wonderful field and profession of PK-12 education.
You will leave Thomas College with:
- Over 920 hours of classroom experience, with opportunity for paid experiences such as substitute teaching
- Classroom experience from freshmen to senior year
- At least one professional teaching certification. Several of our programs result in dual-certifications
- The opportunity to jumpstart your career in three years—all of our programs can be completed in 3 years
As part of our teacher preparation program, you’ll experience:
- Classroom experience freshmen to senior year
- Up to trend and responsive of latest requests of administrators and superintendents in Maine
- All inquiry-driven, project-based, and hands-on coursework
- Coursework taught by full-time faculty with classroom experience. Adjuncts and guest speakers include:
- Practicing veteran teachers
- Maine or County Teachers of the Year
- Practicing area administrators (principals, assistant principals, etc.)
