UB Programs At-A-Glance

Education Minor

Graduate School of Education
Teacher Education Institute
375 Baldy Hall
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260

Phone: 716.645.2461
Fax: 716.645.3631
Web: www.gse.buffalo.edu/programs/tei/index.asp

Julius Gregg Adams
Associate Dean for Teacher Education

David Cantaffa
Associate Director

Judi Roberson
Coordinator of Field Experiences

Retta Maclin
Advisor

About the Program

* A nondegree certification program only

**Because New York State education requirements may change, program requirements may be altered according to state specifications. Therefore, students should check with the Teacher Education Institute for explanation of program and certification requirements.

The Graduate School of Education (GSE) is committed to providing teacher education at the post-baccalaureate level. The Teacher Education Institute (TEI) is the branch of GSE responsible for the field experiences and student teaching required for New York State initial certification in early childhood, childhood, middle childhood and adolescence education. Beyond providing professional knowledge and instructional strategies essential to teaching, TEI collaborates with local school districts and teachers to prepare preservice teachers to be problem solvers and critical thinkers who strive to self-reflect and improve their teaching. The teacher education program seeks to prepare teachers who can work effectively with students with a wide variety of abilities and needs, and students from various cultures.

About Our Degrees

The Teacher Education Institute does not offer a program leading to an undergraduate degree. However, it does offer undergraduate students a minor in education that introduces them to the profession of education and provides them an opportunity to explore education as a career and to obtain a head start on their coursework leading to initial teacher certification through the University at Buffalo’s graduate school program. Note, however, that this minor cannot in itself lead directly to teacher certification.

Although intended for those who will pursue certification in Adolescence education (Grades 7-12), the minor can be adapted for those interested in Early Childhood Education (birth to Grade 2) and/or Childhood Education (Grades 1-6).

At the graduate level, TEI offers Certificates of Advanced Study in Initial Certification for Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12) in the following areas: English, Languages Other Than English (French, German, Italian, Latin, and Spanish), Mathematics, Music, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics), and Social Studies.

In addition, many other graduate programs in education are offered by the Graduate School of Education.

Acceptance Criteria

Registration in the teacher education minor is open to students who formally apply to the minor and who receive confirmation of acceptance prior to registration. Applications to the minor must be filed with the Teacher Education Institution (TEI) office in 375 Baldy Hall. Applications must include a UB DARS report and/or official transcripts from all institutions attended other than UB. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 for admission.

Degree Requirements

See the Undergraduate Catalog.

About Our Courses

For course descriptions, please see the Undergraduate Catalog.

Extracurricular Activities

See the UB Student Association.

Career Information and Further Study

For those who pursue a degree in education and/or teacher certification, the following career choices might be applicable.

  • Coordinator, Skill Training Program - in government
  • Counselor - in schools, colleges, rehab agencies, job placement services, and veterans hospitals
  • Editorial Assistant - for children's book publishers and children's magazines
  • Equal Opportunity Representative - in government, large firms, and institutions
  • Management Trainee - in business and industry
  • Media Specialist - in schools
  • Public Relations Representative - in corporations, public relations firms, manufacturers, museums, educational institutions, health and human services organizations, professional associations, and insurance companies
  • Reader/Story Analyst
  • Recreation Leader - in housing projects, community centers, recreation departments, resorts, and camps
  • Research Worker/Associate/Assistant - in museums, zoos, botanical gardens, government, and colleges
  • Sales - in private or correspondence schools, publishers, suppliers of communication/broadcasting equipment, manufacturers/distributors of play equipment, and industrial psychology firms
  • Teacher/Trainer - in schools, museums, social service agencies, job corps, community centers, industrial plants, government, and zoos
  • Writer - for children's book publishers and children's magazines

Links to Further Information About This Program

Last Modified: Tuesday, 7-Nov-2006 10:26:06 EST