PLO 1: Teacher candidates demonstrate the ability to recognize the range of individual differences in how students learn and customize instruction to accommodate such diversity.  

PLO 2: Teacher candidates demonstrate the ability to develop culturally responsive curriculum and instruction that draws on linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as family background and community values as assets that can be used to promote learning.

PLO 3: Teacher candidates demonstrate the ability to maintain an inclusive learning environment that promotes positive social interactions, acceptance, collaboration, mutual respect, multicultural awareness, an appreciation of diversity, and a concern for others.

PLO 4: Teacher candidates demonstrate an understanding of the central concepts, principles, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplinary areas that they teach and create meaningful learning experiences to ensure learner mastery of the content.

PLO 5: Teacher candidates demonstrate the ability to make content knowledge relevant to learners by connecting it to local, state, national, and global issues.

PLO 6: Teacher candidates demonstrate the ability to align lessons with NYS curricular standards for college readiness and successful performance on state-mandated tests.

PLO 7: Teacher candidates demonstrate the ability to use a variety of instructional strategies to engage, motivate; promote critical thinking, self-directed learning, creativity, and collaborative problem solving to extend learners’ understanding of the content areas.

PLO 8: Teacher candidates demonstrate the ability to integrate new technologies across content areas to deliver instruction in meaningful ways and add value to the overall learning experience.

PLO 9: Teacher candidates demonstrate an understanding of the uses, strengths, and limitations of various forms of assessment practices to document learner progress and adjust instruction as needed.

PLO 10: Teacher candidates support the academic, social, and emotional development of all students through dispositions such as acceptance, empathy, caring, fairness, student advocacy, and the belief that all students can learn.

PLO 11: Teacher candidates demonstrate the ability to be self-reflective and use this knowledge to seek critical feedback, enhance their repertoire of teaching skills, and pursue professional development opportunities in the best interest of learners.

PLO 12: Teacher candidates demonstrate the ability to foster positive interactions and collaborate with progressional colleagues and school personnel in support of student learning, development, and well-being.

• Gain a strong foundation in educational theory through courses such as Foundations of Education, Educational Psychology, Assessment and Evaluation, and Critical Topics in Education Policy.

• Explore issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion through Foundations of Multicultural Education, Urban Education, and Education and Social Justice.

• Develop research and analytical skills with coursework in Statistical Methods, Quantitative Research, Social Research, and Action Research in Education.

• Build technology proficiency through hands-on courses in Teaching with Technology, Computer-Based Instruction, Multimedia Design, Web Design, Computers in Education, and Business Applications.

• Complete a comprehensive General Education curriculum emphasizing communication, quantitative reasoning, digital literacy, ethics, social sciences, natural sciences, global perspectives, religion, and personal wellness.

• Culminate the program with the Senior Seminar in Educational Studies, integrating theory, research, and professional practice.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies program are prepared for a wide range of careers in education, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based programs. While the program does not lead directly to teacher certification, it provides a strong foundation for graduate study in education and related fields. Career opportunities include:

• Educational Program Coordinator
• Education Program Specialist
• Academic Advisor
• Community Education Coordinator
• Youth Development Specialist
• Education and Training Specialist
• Nonprofit Program Coordinator
• Education Policy Analyst (entry level)
• Instructional Support Specialist
• Education Outreach Coordinator
• Corporate Training Coordinator
• Learning and Development Assistant
• Museum or Community Education Educator
• Family and Community Engagement Coordinator
• Graduate Study in Education, Counseling, Educational Leadership, or Related Fields