Advance Your Career In Education
Graduate Education
Choosing a professional or advanced certificate program from Canisius is the smart move for teachers. Whether you’re looking to satisfy New York State certification requirements, become certified in a new content area, or take on a leadership role in your building or district, our CAEP-Accredited master’s and certificate programs give you the knowledge and credentials you’ll need to make your career goals a reality.
Bilingual Advanced Certificate
Certification in bilingual education enhances your career opportunities in an area of high demand in schools. Choose a foreign language in which you are proficient and help students learn to speak, write, and understand the English language. Certification: Bilingual Extension
Differentiated Instruction
The Master of Science in Differentiated Instruction prepares you to specialize in meeting the needs of learners in mixed ability classrooms. You’ll learn to challenge all students, including gifted students, English language learners, and students who struggle in school. Certification: Gifted Extension
Educational Leadership and Supervision
Ideal for educators who aspire to be principals, district-level administrators or school leaders, the Master of Science in Educational Leadership and Supervision is completed in three sequential segments leading to SBL/SDL certification. SBL and SBL/SDL are also offered as individual advanced certificates. Certification: SBL/SDL
Education Technologies and Emerging Media
Learn to integrate the latest technology to enhance classroom instruction and learning. Master’s degree, advanced certificate and non-certificate options are available. Certification: Educational Technology Specialist K-12
Literacy (B-6 or 5-12)
Candidates in the Master of Science in Literacy are prepared as experts in literacy instruction—in their classrooms, as intervention teachers, or as literacy coaches for schools or districts. Each concentration involves working with children in a clinical setting and applying research-tested approaches for literacy instruction. Certification: Literacy Specialist B-6 or 5-12
Physical Education
The Master of Science in Physical Education is ideal for teachers and coaches who want to become certified as physical education professionals. In this program, you’ll research cutting edge topics and learn to apply them in your classroom.
School Counseling
The Master of Science in Counselor Education prepares graduates to promote the academic, career, personal and social development of preK-12 students at both the school and district level. Open to students with any undergraduate major. Certification: School Counselor
Special Education
Become skilled at addressing the learning challenges of students with a wide array of special needs through the Master of Science in Special Education. The program is offered in two tracks, Childhood or Adolescence, each emphasizing theory, current research and practicum experience. Certification: Students With Disabilities (SWD) 1-6 or 7-12
TESOL
The demand for teachers certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) is increasing throughout the U.S. and abroad. In this program you’ll learn effective techniques to teach English language learners at all grade levels. Available in MS, advanced certificate and non-certificate options. Certification: English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) K-12