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Educational Studies Department Overview

The Department of Educational Studies offers courses in Psychological Foundations, Social Foundations and Research, key requirements of Undergraduate and Graduate Programs leading to initial Teacher Certification in New York State. The Department of Educational Studies also houses Programs leading to Certification in Special Education and School Building and District Leadership and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D) in Community-Based Leadership.

What are obtainable jobs with degrees in Education?

Teacher, Early Childhood (Ages Birth-Grade 2)
Teacher, Childhood (Grades K-8)
Teacher, Adolescence (Grades 9-12)
Teacher of English Language Learners
Special Education Teacher, Self-contained
Special Education Teacher, Inclusive Classroom
Grade Leader
Adult Literacy
Prison Educator
Instructional Coordinator
Curriculum Coordinator
Testing Coordinator
School Leader (Principal, Assistant Principal)
District Leader (Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Borough Field Support Center)
Corporate Trainer

Certified Graduates are eligible for these positions in Traditional Public Schools, Charter Schools, Independent Schools, Parochial Schools, Private Schools, and other entities including non-profits and corporations.

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EDD 625

Activity Approach to Development and Learning

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EDD 614

Different Minds: Exploring Cognitive Diversity

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Programs in this Department

*All programs are offered jointly with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction but programs marked with an asterisk are offered primarily by the Department of Educational Studies.