Leadership through interdisciplinary teaching and learning...
The School of Education offers academic programs leading to bachelor's and master's degrees that meet both initial/professional and professional certification requirements of the State of New York.
Our programs are approved by the New York State Education Department and we are proud members of the American Association of Quality Educator Preparation, accredited through 2028.
Welcome from the Dean
All courses are designed for students to achieve competencies identified by local P-12 school district personnel and prescribed by the New York State Education Department.
Our Mission
To prepare teacher leaders with the pedagogical content knowledge and skills to educate learners in diverse and socially just classrooms.
Students with Disabilities (SWD) All Grades will be offered in Spring 2025.
Undergraduate Degrees
Childhood Education – grades 1-6 (B.S.)
Childhood Education – grades 1-6 extended to Bilingual Education (B.S.)
Special Education with Childhood Education – grades 1-6 (B.S.)
Special Education extended to Bilingual Education – grades 1-6 (B.S.)
Adolescence Education – grades 7-12 - Chemistry (B.A.)
Adolescence Education – grades 7-12 - Social Studies (B.A.)
Adolescence Education – grades 7-12 - Biology (B.S.)
Graduate Certificate
Advanced Certificate Programs in Adolescence Education (7-12)
Graduate Degrees
Childhood Special Education, M.S.
Adolescence Education: Biology (7-12), M.A.T.
Adolescence Education: English Language Arts (7-12), M.A.T.
Adolescence Education: Mathematics (7-12), M.A.T.
Our Departments
Childhood Education & Literacy
For those seeking to become teachers in grades 1-6, including teacher-candidates with bilingual skills.
Adolescence Education
For those seeking to become teachers in grades 7-12.
Exceptional Education and Learning
For those seeking to teach students with disabilities in grades 1-6, including teacher-candidates with bilingual skills.