Teaching and Leadership
Undergraduate and Masters Degree Programs
The goal of our undergraduate and masters degree programs is to prepare educators who will gain and use knowledge of educational theories and research, technology, and subject content to promote active learning and excellence in all the students; work effectively and equitably with students with a variety of backgrounds and abilities; and develop their own theories of practice, reflect on and assess their own and their students’ work, and continually improve their practice.
We have a long history of working with local school districts to offer a number of different field experience in each of our initial preparation programs. Most programs we offer meet the academic requirements for New York State Teacher certification ,and several other states with reciprocal agreements.
Undergraduate Programs
Art Education
English Education (Reading and Language Arts)
Inclusive Elementary and Special Education
Mathematics Education
Music Education
Physical Education
Science Education *
Social Studies Education
* In addition, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and the School of Education offer a joint program to prepare science teachers.
Master of Science Preparation Programs
Master of Science (M.S.) degree preparation programs for those who do not currently hold a teaching certificate, or wish to add additional certificates include the following. Prospective students may also find our summary chart of initial preparation graduate programs helpful
Art Education
Early Childhood Special Education
Childhood Education (1-6)
English Education (Reading and Language Arts)
Inclusive Special Education (1-6)
Inclusive Special Education (7-12)
Inclusive Special Education: Severe/Multiple Disabilities
Mathematics Education
Music education
Social Studies Education
Science Education
Master of Science Programs
For those who already hold New York provisional or initial certification in the area listed and wish a registered program for permanent or professional certification include:
Art Education: Professional Certification
Music Education: Professional Certification
We also offer an M.S. in Teaching and Curriculum program which is not registered as a program leading to teaching certification.