Becoming a Teacher Graduate Programs

If you are interested in becoming a certified teacher in New York State and currently hold a bachelor's degree in any field, these programs are a fit for you. You'll complete both your master's degree and teaching qualifications at the same time. Through these on-campus programs, we offer a variety of grade levels and content areas for you to become certified in.

Adolescence Education

Leads to NYS Initial Adolescence Teaching Certification. This will make you qualified to teach a content area in grades 7-12. Anyone with a Bachelor's degree may apply.

Childhood Education/TESOL

For those with a Bachelor's degree and interested in teaching English as a second language. This is an on-campus program and leads to certification in CH and ESOL.

Physical Education Initial Certification

Leads to initial teaching certification and Master's degree in teaching Physical Education in NYS

Special Education with Initial Childhood

This is for someone with no education background looking to become certified in both CH and SWD.

Canisius University Teacher Residency

This is a program for people who are passionate about urban education with no experience necessary.

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