SUNY University at Albany

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The University at Albany (SUNY) is one of the nation's most diverse public research institutions and a national leader in educational equity and social mobility. UAlbany faculty and students are advancing our understanding of artificial intelligence, business, education, social sciences and other fields.

The School of Education at UAlbany is New York's oldest and leading public higher education institution, focused on preparing educators, leaders, policymakers and mental health practitioners. The School of Education offers three undergraduate teacher preparation programs and multiple graduate-level teacher preparation programs.

You will learn from an accomplished roster of faculty experts, as your success is central to everything the university does. UAlbany mentors bright, curious, and engaged leaders and launches great careers through parallel commitments to academic excellence, scientific discovery and service to the community.

College or University
Albany

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Programs

Bachelor’s & certification

Undergraduate Teacher Education Programs

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

Program Info

Your dream of becoming a teacher is within reach at UAlbany. With programs in early childhood, childhood, adolescent education and special education, there is a bachelor’s program for every future teacher.

The coursework will support your intellectual curiosity while covering subjects such as child and adolescent development, teaching methods, social and cultural contexts, reading instruction, instructional technology and more, equipping you with a comprehensive understanding of education practices. You will also study curriculum, standards, assessments, and teaching strategies and apply what you learn through in-classroom experience and student teaching.

With these experiences, you will be prepared to complete the New York State teaching certification requirements and lead your own class, ready to teach in today’s ever-changing, diverse classrooms.

In the adolescent education bachelor’s program, you will develop the in-classroom skills and subject-area expertise you need to work with students in Grades 7–12. Learn more.

In the childhood and special education bachelor’s program, you will develop the in-classroom skills and academic knowledge you need to work with students of all learning abilities in first to sixth grade and those with special needs across all grades. Learn more.

In the early childhood/childhood education bachelor’s program, you'll learn how to teach young children and elementary students by developing the core educational knowledge you need to become a teacher. Learn more.

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Dec. 01, 2026
Spring
Feb. 01, 2027
Fall
May 01, 2027
Fall

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

$7,070
In State Tuition
$27,460
Out of State Tuition
$50
Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

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

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Description

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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities are available. Visit UAlbany’s School of Education Scholarships page and Apply for Additional Scholarships.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Biology (grades 7-12)
Chemistry (grades 7-12)
Childhood Education (grades 1-6)
Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2)
Earth Science (grades 7-12)
English Language Arts (grades 7-12)
Mathematics (grades 7-12)
Physics (grades 6-12)
Social Studies (grades 7-12)
Spanish (grades 7-12)
Students with Disabilities (all grades)