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Education

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About This Program

You know how life-changing knowledge can be. You thrive when you’re sharing information and ideas with others. You want a career that gives you the power to influence the future. Education may be the program for you.

Department

Educator Preparation Program

Why Utica University

The undergraduate education program at Utica University 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, Utica's education program is offered in combination with your academic major.

Utica University is currently pursuing accreditation of its educator preparation programs by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Pursuant to §52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, the educator preparation programs offered by Utica University are considered to be continuously accredited for purposes of meeting the New York State requirement that all such programs maintain continuous accreditation.

If you have any questions about this information, please feel free to contact Laurence Zoeckler Ph.D., Chair, Educator Preparation Programs, Utica University at lzoeckl@utica.edu or 315-792-5280. You may also contact Ahmed Radwan, Dean, Health Professions and Education, Utica University at aradwan@utica.edu or 315-792-3853.

Contact Information

Office of Admissions

(315) 792-3006
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General Information

Track

  • Undergraduate Educator Preparation

Degree

Location

  • Utica Campus
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Career Opportunities

Graduates of Utica University Education programs are well-equipped for a variety of careers, including, but not limited to, employment at:
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Tutoring Centers
    • Refugee Centers
    • Health and Human Services
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Real-World Experience

Courses include observation and work in the public schools as well as regular course work.
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Choices

Utica University offers 13 different program options within its Educator Preparation programs to help find the best fit for you and your plans.
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Opportunity

Student teaching opportunities are available at 35 area schools, providing hands-on experience in the classroom.

What You'll Learn

Utica University's education programs feature a strong focus on methodology and practical application, with opportunities for student-teaching and other real-world experiences. Courses include observation and work in the public schools as well as regular course work. The practical application of the theory and principles of teaching and learning culminates in an assignment to area schools for student teaching in the senior year. It is necessary for students to make plans to set aside one of the semesters of the senior year to devote entirely to student teaching.

General Program Details

Program options include:

  • Early Childhood / Childhood Education: Psychology Child Life
  • Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2) Education
  • Childhood (Grades 1-6) Education
  • Grades 7 - 9 Extension to Childhood Education
  • Middle Childhood (Grades 5-9) Education
  • Adolescence Education (Grades 7 - 12)
  • Students with Disabilities Grade 7-12 Generalist
  • Grade 5-6 Extension to Adolescence Education
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Education (Birth - Grade 12)
  • Business and Marketing Education

Opportunities for dual certification in:

  • Early Childhood/Childhood (Birth to Grade 6) Education
  • Childhood and Special Education (Grades 1-6)
  • Adolescence Education and Students with Disabilities Grade 7-12 Generalist
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Education Faculty

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  • Associate Professor of Education
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  • Associate Professor of Special Education
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Meredith A. Madden, Ph.D.
  • Assistant Professor of Education
Laurence G. Zoeckler, Ph.D.
  • Professor of Education
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  • Coor. EDU Part/Clinical Prac.

A Degree That Works

The education program prepares you for a range of fulfilling career options as an educator, as well as graduate study in education. Utica University also offers master's degree and CAS programs in education. Utica education program alumni have distinguished themselves as educators and administrators in school districts throughout New York State and across the country.

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Student Voices: Nicole Quinn

A brief conversation with liberal studies major Nicole Quinn about her studies, her experience in the education program, and her plans to earn a master's degree and start her career as a special education teacher.

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Student Voices: Azure Garrett

A brief conversation with Azure Garrett, a liberal studies major in Utica's undergraduate education program, about her experience at Utica, her interest in theatre, and her passion for making a difference.

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Student Voices: Noah Howard

A brief conversation with history major Noah Howard about his professors, his research internship, and his plans for the future.

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Student Voices: Brittany Westcott

Foreign language major Brittany Wescott talks about her experience at Utica University studying French, meeting international students, traveling abroad, and more.

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The Interprofessional Education (IPE) program at Utica University helps you develop a deeper understanding of a broad range of roles in the health professions so that you can effectively team up with practitioners in other disciplines to deliver outstanding patient care.

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