When you enter your bachelor’s degree program in the School of Education, you will have already taken at least 48 credits, so your time in the degree program is usually less than four or even three years.

In year one, you will take courses in:

• Literacy and reading
• Teaching methods
• Your subject area content if you are studying adolescent education

In year two, you will:

• Take additional teaching methods courses
• Take a pre-student teaching observation course
• Complete your required content courses

If you have fulfilled all the requirements, you'll participate in hands-on student teaching in a local classroom at the end of year two.

If you earn a bilingual education extension or study special education, you’ll take additional courses, so you might need extra time to complete the program.

During your student teaching experience, you will be partnered with a cooperating teacher in a local classroom who understands the School of Education’s teaching and learning goals. You will get to observe, assist, and instruct students individually, in small groups and during whole class lessons.

You will develop and strengthen the skills and knowledge you need to become an effective teacher through:

• Classroom observations
• Teaching experiences
• Interactions with students and teachers
• Reflections on your teaching

The School Of Education believes in:

• Preparing teacher leaders with the knowledge and skills to educate learners in diverse and socially just classrooms.
• Empowering educators to build equitable and inclusive learning communities in and outside the classroom.
• Offering courses that align with the New York State Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Framework.

You will participate in mentoring and coaching activities throughout your program. You will have the opportunity to observe in many diverse classroom settings, and student teach in a local classroom with a mentor teacher.

The School of Education and the Teacher Opportunity Corps also offer various professional development opportunities.

The School Of Education has a quality assurance system in place to ensure:

• Peak organizational performance
• Candidate advancement only if requirements are met
• Continuous revision of admission requirements, policies and advising procedures
• Reliable, valid, fair and trustworthy assessments and data

The School of Education includes its P-12 partners, alums and current students in program quality feedback.