Distinguished by the strength of the teacher education curriculum, the faculty’s individual mentorship and instruction, and the clinical experiences, the education department prepares its students to make a difference and excel as committed educators. The Education department remains true to the Lasallian heritage to educate the whole individual and to prepare each student for the life of an educator: as a leader and a productive global citizen. Beginning in the first year of the program and ending with student teaching, students complete over 100 hours of field experiences in a variety of schools in the metropolitan area. Students experience a variety of teaching methods and resources in local districts in Bronx, NY. These urban opportunities support the comprehensive programs of theory and practice in childhood education, adolescence education, and special education.
All of our teacher education programs lead to New York State Teacher Certification and are fully accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Students in our program complete their studies in three main areas: the liberal arts core, the area of concentration and the education program courses.