The College of Education at Niagara University offers graduate and undergraduate programs to prepare teachers, educational leaders, behavior analysts, school and mental health counselors, and school psychologists who will make a difference for children, youth, and their families. We seek to develop skilled, ethical professionals who advocate for positive change by learning, leading, and serving all members of society, especially those who are disadvantaged or marginalized. We are also the only university in New York state to be accredited in both the United States and Canada.
As a college, we are committed to fostering the development of teachers who can meaningfully and effectively meet the diverse needs of today’s K-12 students. Students in our programs continue to exceed New York state requirements for teacher certification. The performance of our students on these examinations is just one way we evaluate our success in preparing students toward this objective.
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. Experience in school classrooms, starting freshman year, is a distinct Niagara advantage.
99%
of NU’s recent alumni have been rated as effective/highly effective in their first-year evaluation
30+
education programs are offered
30%
of NYS teachers will qualify for retirement in the next five years.
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The Academic Complex is home to the College of Education. This building features model Pre-K-12 classrooms, cutting-edge instructional technology, interactive teaching labs, counseling observation rooms, and a family literacy center.
The College of Education has two honor society chapters. Kappa Delta Pi provides fellowship for outstanding graduate students. Pi Lambda Theta recognizes the achievements of undergraduate education majors.
Our students’ success in obtaining teaching certification, coupled with a high employment rate, illustrate that they are well-prepared to enter the job market, preparing for at least two certifications in just four years.
