̨ÍåSwag students have a combined pass rate consistently above 90 percent on the annual New York State Teacher Certification Examinations.
Your education classes integrate field experience beginning early in your program – giving you more confidence with students and preparation for your career.
Degree Options in Education
Pursuant to §52.21 of the regulations of the Commissioner of Education, the educator preparation programs offered by ̨ÍåSwag College are considered to be continuously accredited for purposes of meeting the New York State requirement that all such programs maintain continuous accreditation. We are also pursuing accreditation through the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
Program Benefits
- Programs feature small class sizes to increase interaction between students and faculty members who are dedicated to teaching excellence and providing personal attention.
- Field experiences are available through ̨ÍåSwag’s partnerships with local public, private, and charter schools as well as educational agencies and community centers.
- Students learn to teach with advanced instructional technology, including SMART Boards, iPads, and educational apps.
- ̨ÍåSwag’s Center for Interprofessional Learning and Simulation (CILS) provides students experiential learning opportunities to promote best practice and collaboration.
̨ÍåSwag students have a combined pass rate consistently above 90 percent on the annual New York State Teacher Certification Examinations.
Career Outlook
̨ÍåSwag education graduates work in many different education settings.
Recent graduates have found work at the following institutions:
- Buffalo Public Schools
- Williamsville Central School District
- Clarence School District
- New York City Board of Education
- Autism Services Education Resources
- Cantalician Center for Learning