Teacher Education Programs


Welcome to the Department of Middle and High School Education (MHSE). MHSE prepares innovative and creative educators who inspire, influence and value others. Crucially, we also prepare students for New York State teacher certification (license) to teach academic and special subjects in middle and high schools, grades 5-12. Undergraduate and Graduate Teacher Education Program sequences have been designed for students wanting certification in the subject areas of English, Computer Science, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts, Music, and Foreign Languages. MHSE also offers new programs leading to dual certification in the content areas and adolescent Generalist Special Education , Residency Programs, and online certificate in Human Rights Education and Transformative Justice. Use the Lightning Bot below to chat with us and find out more.

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