Bachelor’s Degree in Adolescence Education and Special Education All Grades Discovery Awaits
Program Details
At Niagara University, a focus on literacy and teaching students with diverse learning needs is embedded in coursework that is required of all education majors. All programs include experience with students at risk and students receiving special educational services, as well as a range of placements across various types of school districts.
Students who choose the Special Education and Adolescence program will be qualified to teach adolescents with disabilities in all grades (K-12). This program is recommended for those who are interested in working as a special education teacher for students with disabilities. Teacher candidates are well-prepared for employment with two initial New York State teaching certifications in just four years.
Features ACADEMIC CONCENTRATIONS Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish, and French
The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Our proven record of quality programs provides students with extensive practical field experience, state-of-the-art instructional technology, and an outstanding career placement reputation.
FIELD EXPERIENCE Comprehensive field experiences begin in the first semester of study and continue each semester of the program HIGH DEMAND The number of public middle school students is expected to increase, leading to a rise in public middle school teachers
Contact Us College of Education Maritza Mulready, Assistant Dean mmulready@niagara.edu 716.286.8233
Program Highlights Dual Certification Diagnostic observation rooms Model pre-K through 12 classrooms Family Literacy Center Interactive teaching labs 02.25
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