Canisius’ Childhood Education program is built on the cornerstones of knowledge, service, professionalism and leadership. The nationally recognized program certifies graduates to teach children in second through sixth grades.
The Canisius Advantage
Early Childhood and Childhood programs at Canisius are distinct because they can be combined so easily. In fact, many education majors obtain dual certifications in early childhood and childhood, and special education may be combined with one or the other. Students can also extend their certifications to middle school by taking just two additional courses and a special exam.
Program Overview
Strong subject area expertise is required in every major, including Childhood Education. Learning how to execute a lesson plan is equally important. Education students with a concentration in math, for example, learn how to both solve problems and apply different approaches for different children. They even work on integrating math with other subjects. We also offer concentrations in social studies, English, science, French, German and Spanish.
All students benefit from placements that relate directly to their course work. When you graduate, you will have had direct experience in a range of grade levels across your certification area. At Canisius, you will learn to teach by being a teacher.