Programs
Niagara University's programs provide a balance between research and theory and practical application. Niagara University students benefit from substantial field experience, technology resources, and a supportive community of fellow students committed to excellence.
Teacher Education / College / Certification
Preparing the highest quality teachers for the classroom in both New York State and Ontario with our masters program offered at our Lewiston, New York campus and our bachelors program offered at our campuses in Toronto and York region.
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Literacy Instruction
Literacy abilities are the foundation of contemporary K-12 schooling and for most current careers, yet many students struggle to attain the expected literacy benchmarks. Even though many dedicated educators have guided students in acquiring strong literacy skills, students still need more effective literacy teachers to help them reach these achievement goals.
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Special Education
Candidates gain an understanding and appreciation of the diverse nature of students in schools today so that they can, with intensive coursework and fieldwork, create a learning environment where the needs of all students are met.
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Special Education Certificate
The program is designed to provide teachers with the knowledge of instructional principles and practices for teaching students with disabilities and to offer the opportunity to pursue a master of science in education degree.
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School Counseling
Niagara University’s School Counseling program educates graduate students to become School Counselors at the Elementary, Middle, or Secondary level. Through intensive course study and field work, students are prepared to create and work within comprehensive and developmental School Counseling programs.
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School Psychology
School psychologists are highly trained in both psychology and education with specialized preparation in mental health, child development, school organization, learning theory and behavioral science.
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Mental Health Counseling
Mental health counseling is the provision of professional counseling services, involving the application of principles of psychotherapy, human development, learning theory, group dynamics, and the etiology of mental illness and dysfunctional behavior to individuals, couples, families and groups for the purposes of treating psychopathology and promoting optimal mental health.
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Educational Leadership
The purpose of Educational Leadership is to prepare individuals for organizational leadership and decision-making, the design and implementation of instruction for student achievement, management of the organization and its operations, human resource development, and building parent involvement and community support.
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Ontario Educational Leadership
The purpose of the Administration and Supervision program is to prepare individuals for organizational leadership and decision making, the design and implementation of instruction for student achievement, management of the organization and its operations, human resource development, and building parent involvement and community support.
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