Thomas More University board of trustees approves five new academic degree programs

Thomas More University’s board of trustees approves five new degree programs, expanding Thomas More’s academic offerings, contingent on accreditation and state approvals.

Within the School of Education, two advanced degrees are designed to meet the needs of K-12 teachers seeking educational advancement to pursue principal licensure. They include:

The addition of these programs will address immediate state and local demand for school principals. According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), nearly four out of 10 principles expect to leave their profession within the next three years, and additional research shows that roughly half of principals are not retained beyond their third year of leading a school.

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