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Adolescence EducationOn Campus

Adolescence Education

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.

Graduates of the Adolescence Education master’s degree program will be able to:

  • Know the content they are responsible for teaching and the pedagogical content knowledge to plan instruction that ensures growth and achievement for all students.
  • Demonstrate professional dispositions and implement instruction that engages and challenges all students to meet or exceed the learning standards.
  • Work with all students to create dynamic learning environment that supports achievement and growth
  • Use multiple measures to assess and document student growth, evaluate instructional effectiveness, and modify instruction for diverse learners.
  • Demonstrate professional responsibility and engage relevant stakeholders to maximize impact on student growth, development, and learning.

Major Courses Include:

  • Foundations of Education
  • Learning & Human Development: Adolescence
  • Pedagogical Strategies and Methods
  • Student Teaching & Student Teaching Seminar

Program Highlights:

  • Curriculum is fully aligned with the New York State (NYS) standards for teacher preparation and will prepare you for the new NYS certification tests and edTPA assessments.
  • Clinically rich program that allow you to gain real-world experience through student teaching and field placements.
  • Offers the opportunity to earn your initial teaching certification and your master’s degree at the same time, which will allow you to teach in New York State.
  • Graduate in as little as 15 months.
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New York State School Building Leader / School District Leader

Ideal 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.

Graduates of these certificate program will be able to:

  • Understand how school districts are governed and how school district policy established the foundation for administrative roles, responsibilities, and initiatives.
  • Monitor and evaluate school (district) management and operational systems efficiently using human, fiscal, and technological resources.
  • Understand moral and ethical implications of policy options and policy strategies.
  • Act with integrity and fairness to ensure accountability for school system’s role in each student’s academic and social success.
  • Understand and evaluate potential moral and legal consequences of decision making in the school (district) and promote social justice to ensure that individual student needs inform all aspects of learning.

Major Courses Include:

  • School Law
  • The Principalship
  • Instructional Program Design
  • School Personnel Administration
  • Educational Administration Internship

Program Highlights:

  • Coursework can be completed completely online.
  • Internships can be completed in their local area with assistance of Mentor and Canisius supervisor—there is no residency requirement.
  • Canisius School of Education and Human Services is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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Bilingual Education Extensiononline

Bilingual Education Extension

Our 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.

Graduates of the Bilingual Education Extension program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of language as a system, including phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, and semantics, and support English Language Learners (ELLs) as they acquire English language and literacy in order to achieve in the content areas.
  • Demonstrate understanding of and can apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to support their ELLs’ English language and literacy learning and content-area achievement.
  • Know, understand, and use evidence-based practices and strategies related to planning, implementing, and managing standards-based ESL and content instruction.
  • Keep current with new instructional techniques, research results, advances in the ESL field, and education policy issues and demonstrate knowledge of the history of ESL teaching.
  • Integrate technology as well as choose and adapt classroom resources appropriate for their ELLs.

Major Courses Include:

  • Foundations, Theory & Practice of Bilingual General & Special Ed
  • Curriculum, Assessment, & Methods of Teaching Native Language
  • Assessment Strategies for Limited English Proficient Students with Disabilities

Program Highlights:

  • Flexible schedule and online delivery with three start points during the year.
  • Potential grant function through Eastern Suffolk BOCES.
  • The 15 credit hour programs meet New York State requirements for a Bilingual Education Extension.
  • The School of Education and Human Services is nationally accredited by CAEP.
  • Coursework may be completed entirely online.
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Clinical Mental Health CounselingOn Campus

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

With 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.

Graduates of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s degree program will be able to:

  • Identify theories of human growth and development including factors related to optimal development and factors that challenge optimal development such as disability, psychopathology, trauma and addiction.
  • Demonstrate essential interview and counseling skills, based on knowledge of counseling theories.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills for group counseling based on an understanding of the dynamics of group work including theories of group counseling.
  • Apply systematic evaluative procedures.

Major Courses Include:

  • Intro to Professional Counseling & Ethics
  • Counseling Theory
  • Psychopathology
  • Family and Couples Counseling
  • Chemical Dependency and Rehabilitation
  • Internship

Program Highlights:

  • Accredited by The Council for Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), which offers greater recognition of quality professional preparation within the job market.
  • “License qualifying education program” with New York State leading toward licensure as a “licensed mental health counselor” (LMCH).
  • Only program that meets the academic requirements for a U.S. Department of Defense TRICARE certified Mental Health Counselor (TCMCH)
  • Offer the opportunity to complete coursework toward NYS OASIS Credentialed Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
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Differentiated InstructionOn Campus

Differentiated Instruction

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.

Graduates of the Differentiated Instruction master’s degree program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate recognition of how foundational influences affect professional practice, including assessment, instructional planning, delivery, and program evaluation.
  • Select, adapt, and use strategies to promote challenging learning opportunities in general and special curricula and to modify learning environments to enhance the critical and creative thinking, especially for individuals with gifts and talents.
  • Collaborate with families, other educators, and related service providers, enhancing comprehensive articulated program options across educational levels and engagement of individuals with gifts and talents.
  • Demonstrate respect for their students, understanding the variations in characteristics and development between and among individuals with and without exceptional learning needs and capacities.

Major Courses Include:

  • Dimensions of Learning
  • Introduction to Gifted Education and Collaboration
  • Teaching Literacy with Diverse Populations
  • The Principalship

Program Highlights:

  • Meets the master’s degree requirement for professional teacher certification in the state of New York.
  • Allows teachers to serve as enrichment specialists and GT specialists in schools locally and across the nation.
  • Classes can be completed within one year, either on-campus or hybrid (on campus and online).
  • Program alumni service as mentors and contacts for future employment.
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Educational Leadership and Supervisiononline

Educational Leadership and Supervision

Ideal 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.

Graduates of the Educational Leadership and Supervision master’s degree program will be able to:

  • Understand how school districts are governed and how school district policy establishes the foundation for administrative roles, responsibilities, and initiatives.
  • Monitor and evaluate school (district) management and operational systems efficiently using human, fiscal, and technological resources
  • Understand moral and ethical implications of policy options and policy strategies
  • Act with integrity and fairness to ensure accountability for school system’s role in each student’s academic and social success
  • Understand and evaluate potential moral and legal consequences of decision making in the school (district) and promote social justice to ensure that individual student needs inform all aspects of learning

Major Courses Include:

  • Understand how school districts are governed and how school district policy establishes the foundation for administrative roles, responsibilities, and initiatives.
  • Monitor and evaluate school (district) management and operational systems efficiently using human, fiscal, and technological resources
  • Understand moral and ethical implications of policy options and policy strategies
  • Act with integrity and fairness to ensure accountability for school system’s role in each student’s academic and social success
  • Understand and evaluate potential moral and legal consequences of decision making in the school (district) and promote social justice to ensure that individual student needs inform all aspects of learning

Program Highlights:

  • 100% online
  • Hand-on internship programs that are tailored to meet your needs and interests.
  • The Canisius School of Education and Human Services is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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Education Technologies and Emerging Media

The 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.

Graduates of the Education Technologies and Emerging Media master’s degree program will be able to:

  • Model technology effectively for assessing students learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students.
  • Create and support effective digital-age learning environments to maximize the learning of all students.
  • Assist teachers in using technology effectively for assessing student learning, differentiating instruction, and providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences for all students.
  • Conduct needs assessments, develop technology-related professional learning programs, and evaluate the impact on instructional practices and student learning.

Major Courses Include:

  • Learning with Technology
  • Integrating Technology & Emerging Media into Content Areas
  • Technology for Social Change
  • Technologies for eLearning

Program Highlights:

  • Choose from one of two graduate degrees or a certification option.
  • Earn your degree completely online.
  • Learn about iPad technology, Chromebooks, Socratic, Edmodo, Quizlet, and more.
  • Eight-week classes allow you to complete the program in as little as 15 months.
  • Complete your practicum requirements for New York State Certification in your local area.
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Higher Education and Student Affairs AdministrationOn Campus

Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration

A 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.

Graduates of the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration master’s degree program will be able to:

  • Enter the student affairs profession as practitioners in multiple administrative sub-fields (residence life, student activities, career services, etc.).
  • Use the foundations of theory and practical experience to make sound and ethical professional decisions.
  • Participate as professionals in the education of the whole student, consistent with the Jesuit value of cura personalis (“care for the person”), regardless of the institutional context of their work.
  • Understand the value of contributing to their profession through participation in professional associations, and through activities such as presentations and publications and serving in leadership positions.

Major Courses Include:

  • Foundations for Counseling in Student Affairs
  • The American College Student
  • Legal Issues in Higher Education
  • Capstone Seminar
  • Internships

Program Highlights:

  • 95% job placement rate in the last 5 years.
  • Graduate assistant opportunities that provide tuition waivers and invaluable experience are available.
  • Participate in student affairs internships at Canisius and other universities locally, nationally or internationally.
  • Unique opportunities to attend a national conference each year.
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LiteracyOnline

Literacy

A 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.

Graduates of the Literacy master’s degree program will be able to:

  • Understand major theories and empirical research that describe the cognitive, linguistic, motivational, and sociocultural foundations of reading and writing development, processes, and components, including word recognition, language comprehension, strategic knowledge, and reading–writing connections.
  • Use routines to support reading and writing instruction (e.g., time allocation, transitions from one activity to another, discussions, and peer feedback).
  • Use appropriate and varied instructional approaches, including those that develop word recognition, language comprehension, strategic knowledge, and reading–writing connections
  • Design a social environment that is low risk and includes choice, motivation, and scaffold support to optimize students’ opportunities for learning to read and write.

Major Courses Include:

  • Foundations of Literacy Instruction
  • Creating a Literate Environment: Teaching the Language Processes
  • Research Methods in Reading
  • Introduction to Statistics, Measurement & Assessment

Program Highlights:

  • Choose from on-campus or online literacy programs.
  • Internships available with the Canisius College Summer Reading and Writing Enrichment Camp.
  • Recognized by the International Literacy Association.
  • Canisius’ School of Education and Human Services is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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Physical Education, NYS Professional Certificationonline

Physical Education, NYS Professional Certification

Our 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.

Graduates of the Online Physical Education program will be able to:

  • Understand disciplinary content knowledge, the application of content knowledge to teaching physical education, and modes of inquiry that form the bases for physical education programs and instruction
  • Understand the content and principles of physical education, which enables them to devise sound and developmentally appropriate instructional activities.
  • Model and promote behavior appropriate in a diverse society by showing respect for and valuing all members of their communities and by having high expectations that their students will treat one another fairly and with dignity.
  • Participate in a wide range of reflective practices that foster their creativity, stimulate personal growth, contribute to content knowledge and classroom skill, and enhance professionalism.

Major Courses Include:

  • Controversial Issues in Health and Society
  • Physical Education for the Exceptional Individual
  • Social Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
  • Advanced Human Growth and Motor Development
  • Contemporary Issues in PE/Athletics

Program Highlights:

  • 100% of the curriculum can be completed online.
  • Can be completed in as little as 15 months.
  • Canisius’ School of Education and Human Services is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
  • Associated with the American Kinesiology Association.
  • Member of the AAHPERD, the largest organization of professionals involved in physical education, health, recreation and dance.
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Physical Education, NYS Initial CertificationOn Campus

Physical Education, NYS Initial Certification

In 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.

Graduates of the Physical Education, Initial Certification master’s degree program will be able to:

  • Apply discipline-specific scientific and theoretical concepts critical to the development of a physically educated person.
  • Implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences aligned with local, state, and national standards to address the diverse needs of all students.
  • Utilize assessments and reflection to foster student learning and inform instructional decisions.

Major Courses Include:

  • Movement Education and Elementary Activities
  • Motor Development
  • Concepts of Teaching Sport Skills
  • Student Teaching and Student Teaching Seminar

Program Highlights:

  • A new curriculum that is fully aligned with the New York State (NYS) standards for teacher preparation and will prepare you for the new NYS certification tests and edTPA assessments.
  • Associated with the American Kinesiology Association and National Athletic Association.
  • The Canisius School of Education and Human Services is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
  • Member of the AAHPERD, the largest organization of professionals involved in physical education, health, recreation and dance.
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School CounselingOn Campus

School Counseling

Earn 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.

Graduates of the School Counseling master’s degree program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge necessary for successful performance in their field
  • Demonstrate professional skills and dispositions necessary for successful performance in their field
  • Demonstrate willingness to use their skills to benefit and serve society. Within the contexts of their work, candidates promote authentic learning, social and emotional development, and a commitment to social justice in environments that foster respect for diversity and the dignity of all.
  • Demonstrate self-reflection as a habit of mind, continuously assessing and refining their professional practice as they construct a rich repertoire of research-based knowledge, skills, and attitudes for effective performance ensuring that all students and/or clients have optimal opportunities to learn and grow.
  • Apply their acquired knowledge in the process of evaluating their own professional performance and decision-making with respect to its impact on students and/or clients, organizations, and the wider community.

Major Courses Include:

  • Principles of School Counseling
  • Career Counseling
  • Psychological and Educational Assessment in Counseling
  • Lifespan Development
  • Social and Cultural Issues in Counseling
  • School Counseling Internship

Program Highlights:

  • Meets the academic requirements leading to the New York State Education Department Provisional Certification for school counselor K-12.
  • Enjoys a reputation for providing candidates with a practical, applied skill-set based upon “best practices” research and evaluated as counselors working with individual and groups of school-age children.
  • Offer the opportunity to complete coursework toward NYS OASIS Credentialed Alcohol Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
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Special EducationOn Campus

Special Education

The 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.

Graduates of the Special Education master’s degree program will be able to:

  • Understand the content they are responsible for teaching, and the pedagogical content knowledge to plan instruction that ensures growth and achievement for all students
  • Work with all students to create a dynamic learning environment that supports achievement and growth.
  • Understand moral and ethical implications of policy options and policy strategies
  • Use multiple measures to assess and document student growth, evaluate instructional effectiveness, and modify instruction for diverse learners.
  • Demonstrate professional dispositions and implement instruction that engages and challenges all students to meet or exceed the learning standards.

Major Courses Include:

  • Introduction to Special Education
  • Foundations of Education
  • Classroom Management in Childhood Classrooms
  • Supervised Student Teaching

Program Highlights:

  • Get involved with The JUSTICE (Justice for Underserved Students: Teacher Preparation in Inclusive Classroom Environments) Program, which provides students with opportunities to learn about and address the critical issues facing educators in today’s classrooms.
  • Ongoing Professional Development Series that address the needs of today’s teachers and their classroom environments.
  • Field placements showcase examples of teaching to the special needs of students.
  • The Canisius School of Education and Human Services is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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NYS Advanced Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Educationonline

NYS Advanced Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Education

Our 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.

Graduates of the TESOL Online Advanced Certificate program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of language as a system, including phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, and semantics, and support English Language Learners (ELLs) as they acquire English language and literacy in order to achieve in the content areas.
  • Demonstrate understanding of and can apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to support their ELLs’ English language and literacy learning and content-area achievement.
  • Know, understand, and use evidence-based practices and strategies related to planning, implementing, and managing standards-based ESL and content instruction.
  • Keep current with new instructional techniques, research results, advances in the ESL field, and education policy issues and demonstrate knowledge of the history of ESL teaching.
  • Integrate technology as well as choose and adapt classroom resources appropriate for their ELLs.

Major Courses Include:

  • Cultural Perspectives Multilingual Education
  • Linguistics, Literacy & Second Language Acquisition
  • Curriculum, Assessment, & Methods of Teaching Native Language Arts
  • College Supervised Fieldwork in TESOL: Student Teaching

Program Highlights:

  • Flexible schedule and online delivery with three start points during the year.
  • Certificate program meets requirements for NYS initial certification as a TESOL specialist.
  • Complete your practicum anywhere in the U.S. or internationally.
  • Small class sections taught by Canisius professors.
  • Canisius School of Education and Human Services is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)online

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

Our 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.

Graduates of the TESOL master’s degree program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of language as a system, including phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, and semantics, and support English Language Learners (ELLs) as they acquire English language and literacy in order to achieve in the content areas.
  • Demonstrate understanding of and can apply theories and research in language acquisition and development to support their ELLs’ English language and literacy learning and content-area achievement.
  • Know, understand, and use evidence-based practices and strategies related to planning, implementing, and managing standards-based ESL and content instruction.
  • Keep current with new instructional techniques, research results, advances in the ESL field, and education policy issues and demonstrate knowledge of the history of ESL teaching.
  • Integrate technology as well as choose and adapt classroom resources appropriate for their ELLs.

Major Courses Include:

  • Cultural Perspectives Multilingual Education
  • Linguistics, Literacy & Second Language Acquisition
  • Curriculum, Assessment, & Methods of Teaching Native Language Arts
  • College Supervised Fieldwork in TESOL: Student Teaching

Program Highlights:

  • Flexible schedule and online delivery with three start points during the year.
  • Master's degree program meets requirements for NYS professional certification and initial certification as a TESOL specialist.
  • Complete your practicum anywhere in the U.S. or internationally.
  • Small class sections taught by Canisius professors.
  • Canisius School of Education and Human Services is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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