We believe the best way to learn is to teach
Plattsburgh will prepare you for a successful career in tomorrow’s schools. You will receive hands-on experience — working in elementary or high school classrooms from your freshman or sophomore year straight through to graduation.
Teacher Education & Leadership Degrees
Whether you dream of becoming a teacher, a school building leader or a district leader, our education programs will empower you.
What Will I Learn?
Our leading programs are continually updated and redesigned to reflect the latest research and emerging trends. And each program is carefully sequenced to build on what you’ve learned before — connecting the course material with your real-life experience. Equipped with essential instructional skills and hands-on field experiences, you’ll leave our programs ready to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of your students and the communities you serve.
What is Unique About Our Program?
Our professors are nationally respected and model what they teach. Extraordinarily accessible, they will guide you in your career development as they serve as mentors.
And equally important, Plattsburgh’s education program is nationally accredited. Not surprising for a school that has taught teachers for more than 135 years.
What are My Career Opportunities?
Education Degrees & Certificates
Whether you are just starting your educational journey, are a career-changer or an experienced educator looking to advance your career, we have a program to fit your needs.
Bachelor’s Degree
With our childhood education major, you will be prepared to plan, implement and create engaging and supportive learning communities for a diverse student body.
5-Year Combined Bachelor’s & Master’s Programs
You will earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in only five years while working hands-on with students, parents and administrators in school settings.
Master’s Degrees & Certificate Programs
Our graduate-level adolescence education and childhood education M.S.T. programs are designed with busy working professionals in mind — you can complete your coursework 100% online on your schedule. These graduate programs are perfect for career changers with no previous coursework in education or in-service teachers looking to obtain certification and further your career.
Educational Leadership Programs
Advance your career with our innovative educational leadership programs. Thoughtfully designed to be completed in succession, you can ascend from teacher leader, to school building leader and school district leader with a simplified admissions process and transferable credits.
With the flexibility of 100% online coursework and embedded internships tailored to the busy schedules of working educators, our programs make your journey towards leadership seamless and achievable.