Education Programs

School of Health Professions and Education

Studying Education: The UC Advantage

The undergraduate education program at Utica College enables students to develop critical, high-level teaching skills in preparation for attaining New York State Certification and embarking on a fulfilling career as an educator in any of a number of different disciplinary areas. 

Supported by an exceptional faculty of seasoned professional teachers and administrators, UC's education program is offered in combination with your academic major. It features a strong focus on methodology and practical application, with opportunities for student-teaching and other real-world experiences.

Curriculum

Undergraduate education programs at UC include:

• Early childhood education (birth to grade 2)
• Childhood education (grades 1 - 6)
• Grade 7 - 9 extension to childhood education
• Middle childhood education (grades 5 - 9)
• Adolescence education (grades 7 - 12)
• Students with disabilities grades 7-12 generalist
• Grades 5 - 6 extension to adolescence education
• Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) education (birth to grade 12)
• Business and maketing education

Opportunities for dual certification in:

• Early childhood/childhood education (birth to grade 6)
• Childhood and special education
• Adolescence and students with disabilities grades 7-12 generalist  

For specific program details, see academic requirements >

Program Student Learning Goals

Career Outcomes

The education program prepares you for a range of fulfilling career options as an educator, as well as graduate study in education. (Utica College also offers master's degree and CAS programs in education.) 

UC education program alumni have distinguished themselves as educators and administrators in school districts throughout New York State and across the country.