SUNY Brockport provides an exemplary undergraduate and graduate public education. The University aims to cultivate the skills and knowledge, critical inquiry, innovation and resilience necessary to transform society. Brockport puts your success at the heart of everything it does, ready to adapt and reflect, keeping your needs, experiences and outcomes at the center of its work.
Join the Brockport community, create lifelong memories and discover why you'll call Brockport your "home away from home."
SUNY Brockport offers over 40 education programs for you to explore. The program curriculum blends rigorous coursework with practical, hands-on teaching experiences. Brockport maintains partnerships with schools and organizations across the state, country and the world to provide you with unique and authentic student teaching experiences.
At the undergraduate level, the following programs are available:
Early Childhood (birth- grade 2)
Elementary (grades 1-6)
Special education (all grades)
Adolescence education in multiple subject areas (grades 7-12)
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Biology (grades 7-12) Chemistry (grades 7-12) Childhood Education/Elementary Education (grades 1-6) Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2) Earth Science (grades 7-12) English Language Arts (grades 7-12) French (grades 7-12) Mathematics (grades 7-12) Physics (grades 7-12) Social Studies (grades 7-12) Spanish (grades 7-12) Students with Disabilities (all grades)
Program Overview
From when you enter the program until the start of your final semester, you'll take a mix of courses in education and your subject area(s) and participate in hands-on field experiences.
During your final semester, you'll get to complete either:
One full semester-long student teaching placement, or
Two student teaching placements, each one lasting half of the semester.
Program Hallmarks
All undergraduate programs at SUNY Brockport include at least three field experiences and a student teaching placement. The focus and structure of each experience differ by program. For example, in elementary and adolescence programs:
The first field experience introduces inclusive education, where you observe in classrooms and tutor students with learning or behavioral challenges.
The second experience involves planning and teaching inclusive lessons as part of the educational team.
The third experience focuses on mastery. You will take on the role of lead teacher for at least half the time.
Finally, your student teaching placement is a semester-long comprehensive experience.
In addition, unique field and student teaching opportunities are offered:
The SUNY Urban Teacher Education Center provides student teaching in New York City's public schools.
The BOCES Extended School Year program lets you work as a paid teacher aide or student behavioral assistant.
An Alaskan student teaching program offers paid travel and housing compensation.
You will gain experience with English language learners and students with disabilities in urban, suburban and rural settings. Brockport also offers the following specialized programs:
Bilingual multicultural elementary education
Inclusive education for elementary and adolescence
Adapted physical education
SUNY Brockport offers the following:
Mentorship from a school-based educator and college supervisor
Methods or seminar course for training and feedback
Field experience liaison for support
Professional education unit to assist with placements and certification
Accreditation and Program Improvement
SUNY Brockport's education programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Regular reviews for continuous improvement.
Advisory Board provides feedback from various stakeholders.
Data-driven decisions improve programs and prepare you for the classroom.
Stats
Gender
Male
Female
37%
63%
Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
1%
1%
3%
4%
0%
90%
0%
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