Educational Studies

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.