SUNY College at Geneseo

About

Founded in 1871, State University of New York Geneseo is a public liberal arts honors college with a strong tradition of academic excellence. Students learn to think critically, communicate effectively and consider multiple perspectives to solve challenging problems. Geneseo's high-performing students engage with exceptional faculty and equally driven peers through research, co-curricular and integrated learning opportunities. Geneseo has 4,000 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students. The college is a short drive from Rochester and Buffalo.

SUNY Geneseo began as a teacher training institute nearly 150 years ago, and teacher education remains one of its most popular majors. The School of Education offers undergraduate programs leading to initial teacher certification in:

Early childhood and childhood education
Students with disabilities and childhood education
Adolescence education

All teacher certification programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

College or University
Geneseo, NY

Institution Links

SUNY Geneseo has earned the following distinctions:

Named "one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education" and a Best Value College for 2024 by Princeton Review.
Ranked #2 in Best Undergraduate Teaching in the North by US News in 2024.
On the 2024 Transfer Honor Roll of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society—one of only four SUNY institutions of 228 colleges and universities.
Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.
Content specialty test scores are among the highest in the state.
Recent Fulbright award recipients: Honduras (2024) Childhood with Special Education, Germany (2024) History with Adolescence Education, Germany (2022) History and Adolescence Education.

Programs

Bachelor’s & certification

Childhood Teacher Education Programs

From 48 to 48 months
Program Duration
In-person, Hybrid
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

Program Info

SUNY Geneseo offers two undergraduate programs for future teachers interested in teaching grades 1-6. If you're seeking initial teacher certification in the childhood age range (grades 1-6), you will need to choose a dual certification area, either early childhood (birth- grade 2) or special education (grades 1-6). You will work toward your B.S. in Education degree throughout your undergraduate program.

Each program is organized into a sequence of six blocks of related courses. As part of your coursework, you will complete 150 hours of hands-on fieldwork before your student teaching experience. Your fieldwork allows you to gain practical experience in a local classroom and apply your learning.

You will thrive in Geneseo's small classes, where you'll get to know your professors and classmates well throughout your program.

Learn more about the early childhood and childhood education program.

Learn more about the childhood with special education program.

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Rolling Deadline
Fall
Rolling Deadline
Winter

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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$7,070
In State Tuition
$17,640
Out of State Tuition
$0
Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at SUNY College at Geneseo have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with SUNY College at Geneseo to see if you can, too!

Amount

Description

Varies

Work Study

Federal Work-Study provides part-time jobs for undergraduate students with financial need, allowing you to earn money to help pay education expenses. Learn more.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Childhood Education/Elementary Education (grades 1-6) / Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2)
Childhood Education/Elementary Education (grades 1-6) / Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6)