Our education programs are built to help each student become exactly the teacher they're meant to be and what students need. Read stories & see videos about our students, faculty, and alumni.

Degree Offerings

Nazareth has a wide range of undergraduate and graduate education programs leading to initial, professional, and additional certification. These programs provide students with expertise and experience to teach across the age spectrum (birth through grade 12) in a variety of areas and disciplines.

Faculty and Staff

Contact us and learn more about our faculty.

Teacher Certification

See which steps to complete when, to get certified by New York state.

Field Placement Services

Information and forms for Nazareth undergraduate and graduate education students and for sponsoring/cooperating teachers.

Get Involved

Students, faculty, and staff in the School of Education serve the wider community in multiple ways that also provide opportunities for a wide variety of experience with children and young adults, and learning.

Urban Education Initiatives

Learn more about the Frontier Center for Urban Education and the Urban Teacher Opportunity Partnership Program (UTOPP).

Clinical Assistantships

Graduate students can save a third of the total tuition cost and gain valuable experience as a clinical assistant.

Alumni Spotlights

    Cassandra Matalavage '17, '18G connects with her students and emphasizes hands-on lessons.
    Run, Don't Walk: The Determined Comeback of Joanne Kruchten '14, childhood ed major.

    Student Resources

    College of Distinction

    Nazareth is among a select group of top colleges and universities across the country hand-picked to earn a 2021-2022 Top Education College of Distinction for its commitment to nurturing and supporting future educators and equipping students with necessary skills and experience.