Bachelor’s Degree in Middle and Adolescence Education
Discovery Awaits
At Niagara University, a focus on literacy and teaching students with diverse learning needs is embedded in coursework that is required of all education majors. All programs include experience with students at risk and students receiving special educational services, as well as a range of placements across various types of school districts.
Features
ACADEMIC CONCENTRATIONS
Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, French, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Spanish
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Comprehensive field experiences begin in the first semester of study and continue each semester of the program
HIGH DEMAND
The number of public middle school students is expected to increase, leading to a rise in public middle school teachers
Program Details
Upon successful completion of the program, students will earn initial teacher certification in New York state for adolescence education (grades 5-12) in the specific content area of their program.
The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Our proven record of quality programs provides students with extensive practical field experience, state-of-the-art instructional technology, and an outstanding career placement reputation.
Students who wish to be certified to teach in Ontario will earn their initial New York state teacher certification and be assisted to apply through the Ontario College of Teachers for the letter of eligibility to teach in Ontario at the intermediate/senior level.
Contact Us
College of Education
Maritza Mulready, Assistant Dean mmulready@niagara.edu 716.286.8233
Program Highlights Qualified to teach specific content in grades 5-12
Diagnostic observation rooms
Model pre-K through 12 classrooms
Family Literacy Center
Interactive teaching labs
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