Teacher Education

Preparing the Highest Quality Teachers for the Classroom

Located on the Niagara University campus in Lewiston, New York

An Education at Niagara University Offers:

• Two day a week program for fall and spring, accelerated one year program for summer starters
• State-of-the-art education building with cutting-edge instructional technology
• Model pre-K through 12 classrooms
• NCATE accreditation since 1984
• Cohort-based learning community
• Small class sizes = personal contact and attention from professors
• Recognized, accredited and award-winning programs
• Long educational tradition and ties with Ontario and New York state
• Substantial field experience
• Expert and engaged faculty
• Outstanding career placement

Elementary Education

Early Childhood and Childhood - (Birth to Grade 6 - NYS; Primary/Junior - Ontario)

For individuals who are not certified teachers, this 39-credit hour program leads to initial certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education, Birth-Grade 6 (Primary/Junior for candidates seeking certification in Ontario). For program outline, see page 33 of the Graduate Education Catalog.

Secondary Education

Middle Childhood and Adolescence - (Grades 5 to 12 - NYS; Intermediate/Senior - Ontario)

For individuals who are not certified teachers, this 39-credit hour program leads to initial certification in Middle Childhood and Adolescence Education, grades 5-12 (Intermediate/Senior for candidates seeking certification in Ontario). For program outline, see page 34 of Graduate Education Catalog.