Graduate Programs
The graduate programs in education offer New York state teacher and educational leadership certification. A Master of Science in Education in general professional education is also available for those interested in educating adults and children in non-certification positions in health care, nonprofit organizations and community education programs, to name a few.
The Department of Education collaborates with several other departments at Le Moyne College to prepare teachers to address the educational needs of all children. Learning takes place in the classroom with lectures on the foundations of educational theory and practice by faculty known locally, nationally and internationally as experts in current educational issues and pedagogy. Professors are experienced public and private school teachers and bring real-world case studies to the classroom to help students prepare for their pre-service teaching experiences.
Hands-on practice provides students with real-world teaching experience and a foundation on which to build a practical knowledge base, more effective teaching strategies and leadership skills. Le Moyne’s pre-service teachers are placed in rural, urban and suburban school settings and introduced to children with different educational needs. Students are paired with their cooperating teachers the semester before their student teaching allowing for relationship building and development and agreement on expectations of the pre-service teaching experience. Weekly supervision and support is provided by the Department of Education to ensure an effective student teaching experience. In addition to the formal teaching setting, students have the opportunity to work in high-poverty urban and rural school settings as tutors and mentors.
Graduate students in the teacher preparation programs at Le Moyne must complete an action research project related to authentic educational situations. The purpose of the project is to put theory into practice, promote social entrepreneurship and encourage teachers to become agents for educational reform. Collaboration among faculty and students for research and publishing is plentiful and welcomed among faculty and students.
Initiatives and projects have been forged with external community groups and schools to offer students and Department of Education faculty a greater application of effective teaching skills, service and leadership. The department sponsors in-service teacher training at state, parochial and private school systems; science and math institutes to help local teachers learn new content and teaching strategies; and volunteer work aiding nonprofit organizations with training.
Teaching, scholarship and service combine their strengths and serve as the foundation for the Department of Education’s mission. The actions prove the department’s goal to share the spirit for a better world and produce graduates who will make a difference in the lives of the many students they will teach.
Master of Science in Education I – This is a certification program for those initially certified and seeking professional certification in the same area .
- Elementary (grades PK-6)
- Special Education (grades K-12)
- Secondary (grades 7-12)
- Childhood (grades 1-6)
- Dual Childhood/Students with Disabilities (grades 1- 6)
- Middle Childhood Specialist (grades 5- 9)
- Adolescent (grades 7- 12)
Master of Science in Education II – This is a certification program for those initially certified and seeking professional certification in a different area.
- Childhood (grades 1-6)
- Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6)
- Adolescent (grades 7-12)
- Students with Disabilities (grades 7-12)
Master of Science for Teachers – This is a certification program for those who have earned a bachelor’s degree in a field other than teaching.
- Inclusive Childhood (grades 1-6)
- Adolescent (grades 7-12)
- Dual Adolescent/Students with Disabilities (grades 7–12)
Master of Science in Education I in General Studies – This program is designed for individuals who have completed a bachelor’s degree and are seeking advanced study in professional education. This is not a NY state teacher certification program.
Educational Leadership – Leads to certification and an M.S.Ed. degree or a Certificate of Advance Studies (C.A.S.)