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Grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, Elmira College provides a collaborative and supportive environment that enables students to become active learners, effective leaders, responsible community members, and globally engaged citizens.
The legacy of academic excellence at Elmira College runs deep with a heritage and culture that have been forward-thinking from day one, as the first college for women with a course study equivalent to men's.
At Elmira, you’ll have opportunities that shape your future, raise your sights and equip you with targeted tools and skills to succeed in the professional world. Join a community that’s close-knit, fun-loving, and just the right amount of quirky.
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With over 35 majors and minor areas of concentration, Elmira College lays the foundation for a diverse, cross discipline education, encouraging you to both specialize and explore.
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Help guide and support the leaders of tomorrow. Earn a bachelor’s degree in education from Elmira College and gain the knowledge and hands-on skills to become an effective elementary, middle, or high school educator.
You can have an important role in building a more socially just society by shaping the future of learners and building an inclusive classroom that facilitates life-long learning.
Our curriculum will prepare you to plan, construct, and deliver compelling lessons; create inclusive and supportive learning environments; and integrate new and emerging technologies for classroom use. You’ll enjoy small class sizes, taught by professors who are committed to helping their students grow into articulate, compassionate, and impactful educators.
Our graduates become successful teachers and administrators. That's because they learn to:
Elmira College is a member of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Pursuant to §52.21 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, the educator programs offered by Elmira College are considered to be continuously accredited for purposes of meeting the New York State requirement that all such programs maintain continuous accreditation.
There are a number of rewarding career options for those with a bachelor’s in education. If you have a degree in education, you’ll be equipped to teach at a number of grade levels. You could also pursue careers in administration, educational consulting, student counseling, and after-school programming.
Getting to teach in real classrooms is part of the curriculum at Elmira. Our students take part in three practicum experiences that take place in their sophomore and junior years. By senior year, all students must participate in Student Teaching, which provides our students with a full-time teaching opportunity for one term.
Program Spotlight
Maria Antonio '23 Bubbles Energy While Promoting Inclusion And Kindness
Maria Antonio '23 always wanted to be an author and decided last year to write a children's book. Six months later, "Field Day for Eugene,"...
Stephanie Johnson Helps Area Schools Become More Inclusive
Education
Stephanie Johnson, assistant professor of inclusive special education, is helping teachers implement inclusive teaching practices in their classrooms. She's doing this by connecting the higher-education...
Changing Elmira One Child At A Time
Hannah Whittier '23, a childhood education major, wants to change the city of Elmira, one child at a time, and she believes education is the...
Major & Minor Requirements
At Elmira College, we offer five undergraduate degree programs in Education. Our programs prepare candidates for successful careers working with children in elementary, middle, and high school settings.
Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6)
This program prepares you for New York State certification in childhood special education (grades 1-6).
Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
This program prepares you for New York State certification in childhood education (grades 1-6).
Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12)
This program prepares you for New York State certification in specific secondary subjects for adolescence education (grades 7-12).
Visual Arts Education (All Grades)
This program is for students who would like to be K-12 Art teachers.
Educational Studies
This program is for students seeking careers working with children and families.
Faculty
Our Education faculty are dedicated to bringing up the next generation of teachers.
Contact
Do you have questions about the Education program? Please contact us.
