Canisius’ Adolescence Education program is designed to provide you with the practical knowledge and experience you need to succeed in education. With 120 hours of field experience, you’ll graduate qualified and prepared to teach seventh through twelfth grade in ten disciplines at the adolescence level: English, mathematics, social studies, French, German, Spanish, biology, chemistry, physics and business.
Read More Read LessIdeal for educators who aspire to be principals, assistant principals, district-level administrators or leaders at school sites, the School Building Leader (SBL) & School District Leader (SDL) advanced certificate programs will help you develop the skills to become change agents. Our program gives you a thorough understanding of current issues in educational leadership, including how to supervise, mentor, and peer-coach, so you can take on one of the most rewarding (and demanding) careers in education—giving you the opportunity to shape the lives of learners of all ages.
Read More Read LessOur innovative online Bilingual Education program is designed to prepare classroom teachers to meet New York State requirements for the Bilingual Certificate Extension. Two options are available—for either regular and special education—and acquiring this skill-set helps teachers attain and retain quality positions in a competitive job market.
Read More Read LessWith Canisius’ Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s degree, you’ll be able to serve clients diagnosed along a continuum of mental and emotional disorders. You’ll work with individuals, couples, families or groups in settings such as mental health counseling agencies, substance abuse clinics, crises counseling centers, and private practice hospitals to promote mental health and wellness.
Read More Read LessThe Canisius College Deaf Education program enables graduate students to earn a Master of Science degree to teach students who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth through age 21 anywhere in the United States. Certification is received from New York State and from the Council on the Education of the Deaf (CED), the only national organization that grants teacher certification to graduates of accredited deaf education programs in colleges and universities.
Read More Read LessThe Canisius College Deaf Education program is a collaborative program with St. Mary’s School of the Deaf. Canisius has had this special arrangement with St. Mary’s for more than 40 years and is located less than one mile from the St. Mary’s campus. Graduate interns can choose to live at St. Mary’s while they attend the graduate program. This arrangement with St. Mary’s gives interns a unique opportunity to interact on a more continuous basis with the resident students attending the school.
Admission is competitive, as a small number of applicants are admitted each year and interns only begin in the Fall semester. Candidates must hold a public school teaching certificate prior to admission or must complete all requirements for such certification before the candidate receives the master of science degree in Education of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Students.
Learn More Today!Today’s classroom is full of different learning styles, language proficiencies, background knowledge, and other factors. The Differentiated Instruction program from Canisius is designed for teachers who already possess their teaching certification and desire to become flexible to meet every learner’s needs. It pairs academic research with practical experience and help you figure out how to adjust your curriculum and present information to all the different learners who make up your classroom.
Read More Read LessIdeal for educators who aspire to be principals, assistant principals, district-level administrators or leaders at school sites, the Masters of Science in Educational Leadership and Supervision will help you develop the skills to become change agents. Our program gives you thorough understanding of current issues in educational leadership, including how to supervise, mentor, and peer-coach, so you can take on one of the most rewarding (and demanding) careers in education—giving you the opportunity to shape the lives of learners of all ages.
Read More Read LessThe Education Technologies and Emerging Media is a flexible, but rigorous, program designed to keep teachers at the forefront of an emerging field. Learn how to integrate the many types of media into your curriculum—and harness its potential to help enhance your student’s learning experience. Choose from three program tracks to receive either a master’s degree or advanced certificate, any of which will fully prepare you for a career in educational technology.
Read More Read LessA master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration prepares you to work in student service departments in higher education – from residence life and career counseling to multicultural affairs and student services. Our program combines coursework with experiential learning of internships and graduate assistantships. With a strong combination of theory, research and experience, you’ll graduate prepared to pursue any aspect of collegiate administration.
Read More Read LessA Master’s of Science in Literacy Education will help those with teaching certifications strengthen their educational career through literacy. You’ll be prepared for a career as a literacy specialist and/or literacy coach and can use these skills to enhance your classroom or move beyond it to try and improve education through literacy.
Read More Read LessOur online master’s program is designed for certified Physical Education teachers who want to strengthen their physical education with courses on theory, advanced techniques in curriculum and teaching, assessment, and more. This online master’s program meets the needs of working professionals with flexible online coursework that can be completed in less than 15 months.
Read More Read LessIn this single program, you can earn your initial New York certification and master’s degree, so you’ll be prepared to teach pre-K through 12 grade and be ready to earn New York PE certification. Our innovative program immerses aspiring teachers in the classroom, while integrating theory, practice, research, and content into daily physical education instruction and learning.
Read More Read LessEarn a master’s degree in School Counseling from Canisius and you’ll learn how to help students cope with growing up in today’s modern world. This fulfilling program will teach you how to direct counseling skills in a variety of settings, with coursework that focuses on collaboration in a school setting. All your work will culminate to allow you to influence schools on a systematic level, making a difference in the lives of our young people.
Read More Read LessThe Special Education Master of Science Degree Program at Canisius is designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, placing a strong emphasis on theory, research and practicum experience. There are several program options for graduate students, including Childhood Special Education, Adolescence Special Education, Initial Childhood plus Special Education, and Initial Adolescence plus Special Education. No matter which track you choose, you’ll be on your way to a rewarding and fulfilling educational career.
Read More Read LessOur innovative TESOL program is designed to prepare classroom teachers for New York State Certification as a TESOL specialist—an in-demand need at schools across the nation. You’ll gain the skills and hand-on experience to teach students who speak many different languages, in any educational setting. Acquiring this skill-set helps teachers attain and retain quality positions in a competitive job market, and Canisius offers two graduate degree and two certificate options to meet the needs of our students.
Read More Read LessOur innovative TESOL program is designed to prepare classroom teachers for New York State Certification as a TESOL specialist—an in-demand need at schools across the nation. You’ll gain the skills and hand-on experience to teach students who speak many different languages, in any educational setting. Acquiring this skill-set helps teachers attain and retain quality positions in a competitive job market, and Canisius offers two graduate degree and two certificate options to meet the needs of our students.
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