About Us

The College of Education at Niagara University is dedicated to preparing the highest quality teachers, educational leaders, school and mental health counselors, and school psychologists -- professionals who will make a difference for children, youth and their families.   

• We do this with a commitment to serve those most in need;
• We do this by engaging learners in meaningful ways, using the knowledge and experience they bring as the core of instructional practice;
• We do this by continuously examining and implementing a wide-range of research-based practices to support learners; and
• We do this by reflecting on our practice so as to assess progress and continuously improve.

Our dedicated and highly experienced faculty lead the way in their teaching, research and service to their respective professions.  Our strong partnerships with the P-12 schools and community organizations transcend our work, providing many clinically-rich experiences for our candidates.

We welcome you to navigate our website and ask about the important features of our programs and the success of our graduates.  

Key Features of Niagara University's College of Education

Accreditation: Niagara University's College of Education has been accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation for Teacher Education since 1984.

State of the Art Facilities: The newly constructed College of Education building features model Pre-K-12 classrooms, cutting-edge instructional technology, interactive teaching labs, and a literacy center. Coupled with a new teaching studio, teacher candidates will have multiple opportunities to develop their portfolios and instructional skills to the highest levels.

Student Success: With a 99-100 percent passing rate on the teaching certification examinations (LAST and ATS-W), and a high employment rate, students are well-prepared to enter the job market with two certifications in just four years. Preadmittance to graduate school is an additional opportunity for undergraduate students.

Field Experiences: Well-established partnerships with our local schools result in varied and numerous placements that begin in the first college semester for all education students. Instructional skills become highly developed as teacher candidates progress through their field experiences in preparation for student teaching.

Services: A full array of easily accessible services are provided through our First-Year Experience program for education majors. We also provide certification processing and assistance, and the Office of Career Development offers job fairs, resume writing, and interview strategy sessions.