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About

SUNY Plattsburgh is a public university in the State University of New York system. It offers excellent liberal arts and pre-professional programs, providing a college experience that prepares you to positively impact the lives of your students and the communities you serve. The University values its commitment to social and environmental responsibility and fosters a welcoming and supportive campus where every student is encouraged to reach their educational goals. SUNY Plattsburgh offers multiple pathways to earn your initial New York teacher certification. 

At the undergraduate level, you can earn a bachelor’s degree in childhood education and get certified to teach grades 1-6. 

The 5-year combined programs allow you to complete a bachelor’s and master’s program on an accelerated timeline. Programs are available in adolescence education grades 7-12 and childhood and special education grades 1-6. 

At the graduate level, SUNY Plattsburgh offers three fully online master’s programs that lead to initial teaching certification. These programs are well-suited for working professionals and career changers looking for flexible, self-paced courses and hands-on experiences close to home. The following programs are available:  

  • Adolescence education grades 7-12
  • Childhood education grades 1-6
  • Special education grades 7-12 
  • College or University
  • Plattsburgh, NY

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application

SUNY Plattsburgh Achievements and Recognition

  • Certification exam pass rates: Educating All Students- 100 percent, Content Specialty Tests- 94 percent, State Certification Exams- 97 percent.
  • Regional superintendents and principals commend the education program, especially the integration of the Science of Reading.
  • Superintendents in the North Country highlight that SUNY Plattsburgh’s special education graduates are well-prepared to lead.
  • A number of faculty have received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, including Dr. Yong Yu, Dr. Alison Pulliate and Dr. Jean Ann Hunt.
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Programs

Bachelor’s & certification

Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education

  • 48 months

    Program Duration

  • In-person

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

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Program

Program Info

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Bachelor of Science in Childhood Education program is for future teachers who want to make a difference in the lives of young people. This program leads to initial New York State teaching certification and is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).


The program prepares you to teach students in grades 1-6, with a distinctive feature being hands-on experience through elementary school placements every semester, starting in your first term. You can choose to complete the program either part-time or full-time at SUNY Plattsburgh's beautiful campus in Plattsburgh, NY.
In this program, you'll learn how to:

  • Plan and teach lessons that meet the needs of all students
  • Understand how to assess and respond to student progress
  • Build supportive and engaging learning environments for students

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Rolling Deadline

    Fall

  • Rolling Deadline

    Spring

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $7,070

    In State Tuition

  • $16,980

    Out of State Tuition

  • $50

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

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

Amount
Description

$2,300- $4,600

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

Work study opportunities are available. Learn more.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Childhood Education/Elementary Education (grades 1-6)

Stats

Gender

  • Male

  • Female

    25%

    75%

Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

  • Asian

  • Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Two or more races

    0%

    1%

    2%

    7%

    0%

    90%

    0%

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