Education
Adolescent Education (Biology), B.S.
Adolescent Education (Chemistry), B.S.
Adolescent Education (English), B.A.
Adolescent Education (Mathematics), B.S.
Adolescent Education (Social Studies), B.A.
Early Childhood/Childhood Education (English), B.A.
Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Social Studies), B.A.
Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Biology), B.A.
Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Mathematics), B.A.
Childhood Education-Students with Disabilities (All Grades), B.A.
Special Education (All grades), M.S.Ed
Early Childhood Education, M.S.
School Building Leadership, Advanced Certificate
Childhood Education (1-6), Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Aspiring Teachers Accelerator (Undergraduate)/ Partnership with New Leaders
Aspiring Teachers Accelerator (Graduate)/ Partnership with New Leaders
SHAPING
THE NEXT GENERATION
At St. Francis College, students in our Teacher Education Program gain the knowledge, classroom experience, and mentorship needed to become impactful educators and instructional leaders. Through supportive faculty, hands-on fieldwork, and technology-rich learning environments, students build the confidence and skills needed to make a difference in today’s classrooms and communities.
Career-Focused
Students prepare for careers in childhood and adolescent education while developing the communication, leadership, and teaching skills needed to support diverse learners.
Hands On
From classroom observations to full-time student teaching experiences, students gain real-world field experience that prepares them to lead with confidence.
Outcomes-Driven
Graduates leave prepared to pursue meaningful careers in education and make a lasting impact in the lives of future students.
Department Mission:
The mission of the Teacher Education Program at St. Francis College is to prepare candidates with the professional knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for effectively teaching in the inclusive classroom. Through an academically challenging curriculum, and in a welcoming and affirming environment, the department prepares its candidates to embrace an ethic of care and a culturally sustaining pedagogy in their instructional approach and practice. The program of study also reflects a deep commitment to the Franciscan ideals of collegiality, compassion, human dignity, and service to others.
Education Programs
Adolescent Education (Biology), B.S.
Adolescent Education (Chemistry), B.S.
Adolescent Education (English), B.A.
Adolescent Education (Mathematics), B.S.
Adolescent Education (Social Studies), B.A.
Early Childhood/Childhood Education (English), B.A.
Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Social Studies), B.A.
Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Biology), B.A.
Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Mathematics), B.A.
Childhood Education-Students with Disabilities (All Grades), B.A.
Special Education, M.S.
Early Childhood Education, M.S.
Literacy (All Grades), M.S.
School Building Leadership, Advanced Certificate
Childhood Education (1-6), Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Aspiring Teachers Accelerator (Undergraduate)/ Partnership with New Leaders
Aspiring Teachers Accelerator (Graduate)/ Partnership with New Leaders
Childhood Education (1-6), Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
OUTCOMES DRIVEN EDUCATION
BA Education, McGuire Scholar
BS Business Management
The Bronx Defenders
BA/MA Applied Behavioral Psychology
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“I enjoyed the ideas and experience he [ Dr. Peter Gomori ] shared through our lessons in business and finance over the years. He is a wonderful teacher and an inspiration to future entrepreneurs.”
“The class I took with Jason Dubow [Lecturer of English] was digital humanities. The role he played in coaching me was greater than that class.”
“She [ Dr. Biolsi ] had studied animal behavior and runs CSPEC [The Center for the Study of Pinniped Ecology and Cognition] which made her a dream come true as a mentor.”