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Education

School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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A Program for Education Leaders

Marist’s teacher education programs are looking ahead – to your future and the future of teaching. As an Education student at Marist, you will not only develop your teaching skills and embark on a path toward earning your teaching certification, but you will also learn how to bring innovative and inclusive pedagogy into your classroom that promotes student success and the social good.

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AAQEP-Accredited >

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Path Toward Certification

 

 

On September 26-28, Marist College will host an accreditation visit by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). In preparation for the visit, the AAQEP Quality Review Team is soliciting public comment about the quality of educator preparation provided by Marist College. All comments must be submitted by August 29, 2023 through the AAQEP website: Submit Comment

 

 

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Teach Education with foundations in diversity and inclusion...

Hear from one of our experienced faculty about how the Education program integrates culturally diverse and inclusive teaching as an essential part of the curriculum:

“The Marist Education Department prepares teacher candidates with theoretical approaches and concrete strategies to work with diverse learners and to construct inclusive classroom environments that honor and value students' individual identities.”

-Dr. Susan Chambre, Assistant Professor of Education

Faculty with Field Experience and Expertise

Teacher Education Programs with foundations in culturally responsive teaching and social justice taught by faculty in the field with diverse backgrounds and expertise. Meet a few of our faculty members below, or view all Education faculty >

Christina Wright Fields

Dr. Field’s research focuses on historically marginalized students’ experiences both in the P-12 and postsecondary education, issues pertaining to student access and academic success, and the influence of teacher and student cultural identities within the classroom.

Joelle Fingerhut

Dr. Joelle Fingerhut has taught children with disabilities in a variety of roles, including as a literacy interventionist, behavior therapist, case manager, and teacher, and in various states across the U.S. as well as in the Middle East. Her research areas of focus are: Single-case design, evidence-based practices, teacher preparation, autism, culture and special education.

Andrew Weaver

Dr. Andrew Weaver is an assistant professor of literacy education and an expert in the literacy development of multilingual children. His research examines how social relationships support the language and literacy development of all students, particularly children identified as English learners.

Choose the Track That Works for You

Our teaching candidates have the opportunity to both diversify and specialize their learning experiences in a variety of ways. Pursue a path that is flexible yet specific to your interests and strengths by choosing between the Adolescence/Special Education or Childhood Education/Special Education tracks:

  • The Adolescence/Special Education track prepares our students for teaching grades 7-12. All students complete a five-year dual degree program which leads to a bachelor’s, master’s, and certification in your content area as well as Students with Disabilities.
  • The Childhood/Special Education  track leads to dual certification in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities for grades 1-6. This program is "Nationally Recognized" by the Association of Childhood International (ACEI) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
  • The Birth through Grade 2 (B-2) certificate is an elective program which prepares candidates for certification in pre-school and kindergarten and may be added to our Childhood/Special Ed program.
  • OR advance your professional teaching career with: 
    Dual Degree B.S. Psychology/MSED Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction Program in Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction, in two delivery models: Childhood/Special Education 5-year campus-based and fully online 15 months formats. 
     

Experiential Learning in the Classroom

From day one as a Marist Education student, you will engage in hands-on learning experiences, both in the classroom and in the field. With practicum experiences tied to nearly every course, students are often in the field, observing, teaching, and learning. For example, in the course "Principles of Instruction for Students with Disabilities" students learn basic coding skills to manipulate the movements of a smart robot, and more importantly, how something complex like this can be taught to students with disabilities.

Hands-on Experience in the Field of Education

Not only do our education students engage in hands-on experiences in the classroom, but they also receive opportunities in the field as undergraduates. Participate in altruistic organizations like Best Buddies, Teachers of Tomorrow, and even the Special Olympics to gain the cultural, community experience that we believe goes hand-in-hand with classroom Field Experience requirements. EDUC 379 Culturally Responsive Teaching is a course offered every spring and counts as 3 credits in the student's spring courseload. Students meet during the spring semester, but then head to HI when classes end for the spring for a culturally immersive experience.  Take a culturally-responsive pedagogical trip to Hawaii, engage in a papermaking and bookbinding workshop, even study abroad to learn about teaching international students – the experiential learning you gain as a Marist Education student is designed to provide you with the skills to excel as an educator.

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NYC Department of Education, Mid-Hudson Teacher Center, Teachers of Tomorrow, Arlington Public Schools
Best Friends, Special Olympics, Hudson Valley Behavioral Solutions, Fulbright

A Wide Range of Career Opportunities

While many of our teacher education candidates have some similar interests when it comes to the future of their careers, this does not mean that our Education program or the path to your success is one-size-fits-all. Just like the diversity of our programming options, career success with an Education degree from Marist can take many forms. Marist faculty and advisors will take you through our step-by-step College to Career process. These are only a few examples of career paths Marist students have achieved after receiving their Teacher Certification through Marist:

  • Elementary, Middle, or High School Teacher
  • Special Educator
  • Occupational Therapist
  • School Administrator
  • Speech/Language Pathologist
  • Applied Behavioral Analyst
  • STEM Educator
  • School Psychologist

*above are possible examples of careers that students within Marist's Education program have explored. Many career paths require further education. 

Develop the Skills You Need to Succeed

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Engaging Teaching

Teacher candidates construct interesting and meaningful learning experiences at varying developmental levels.

Cultural Competence

Students integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion to support effective practices in their fields.

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Professionalism

Experience hones workplace demeanor and guides ethical decision making in employment settings.

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Public Presentation

Students become engaging public speakers, able to read an audience and generate productive discussion.

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Technological Skill

Students master the technology platforms that will support their success in any work environment.

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Scientific Reasoning

Students use empirical tools to develop hypotheses, collect and analyze data, and form evidence-based conclusions.

If I can inspire one of my own students to become a teacher who then helps someone else like Marist empowered me to do, I will feel successful.

Aaron Newirth

Manhattan

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Marist equipped me with the leadership skills I needed through practical experience. The experiences I gained...helped me develop skills I have used throughout my entire professional life, including the importance of standing up for the most vulnerable in our community.

Andrew Paulsen

Sports Communication Major, Mathematics/Adolescent Education Major, Psychology Minor

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I chose to pursue my degree at Marist for two reasons. First, Marist offers the opportunity to become dual certified in both elementary and special education. Second, Marist offers the 5-year program where I could obtain my Master's in Educational Psychology in only one extra year after my undergraduate degree. It was an ideal scenario for me and my career.

Adriana Cella

Educational Psychology Dual Degree Program

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I am deeply committed to service and working with children. With my Marist experience, there are many paths I can take now and many doors that will open.

Daniel Knoll

History/Adolescent Education Major

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It was really appealing to be able to finish the Educational Psychology program after five years of college, rather than six or more years. It has been amazing having my cohort become my family and having that extra time to enjoy everything that makes this school so great: the river, the sunsets, and seeing familiar faces on campus daily.

Justine Carra

Educational Psychology Dual Degree Program

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This program has helped me to understand the whole child and apply this knowledge to my classroom daily. Each course I take at Marist has been directly applicable to what I am doing every day in the classroom, whether it be understanding assessment in a new way or viewing adolescents with a new light.

Micaela Ethier

Educational Psychology Dual Degree Program

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At Marist, I had the chance to go on a two-week extension program to Hawaii, which was offered through the Psychology/Special Education programs. This was by far one of the most amazing experiences I have had at Marist. During this program, I observed a number of classrooms and reflected on the various cultures found in the schools we visited.

Bryanna Benvenuti

Educational Psychology Dual Degree Program

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Marist Education by the Numbers

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Ninety-nine percent of School of Social and Behavioral Sciences graduates are employed or attending graduate school within the first 6 months of graduation.
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New York State is the highest paying state for teachers in the nation.
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The Marist Education program offers 2 separate opportunities to earn both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in less than five years.
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The Value of a Marist Education

At Marist, we pride ourselves on our dedication to providing our students with a well-rounded liberal arts education that prepares them for practical experience and profound success in their field. But don't just take our word for it - the numbers speak for themselves.

95%

Employed or attending grad school 6 months after graduation

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Of Marist Graduates Participated in one or more internships

82%

Graduation rate, higher than the average for public and private colleges

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Best Undergraduate Teaching

*As reported by U.S. News and World Report.

U.S. News & World Report

Top 10 Regional Universities-North

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Awarded one of America's Best Colleges

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image of the AAQEP seal Marist College is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The programs listed below have been awarded full accreditation by AAQEP through December 31, 2030. Accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.

AAQEP-Accredited Programs at Marist College
Childhood Education 1-6/Students with Disabilities
B-2 Certificate
Adolescence Education/Students with Disabilities in Eight Content Areas
MS in Education, Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Arts in Teaching

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