A message from the Acting Dean of the School of Education
Welcome to the School of Education at Medaille College. We offer undergraduate and graduate education programs at the Amherst and Buffalo Campuses. The School of Education is dedicated and committed to engaging students in a positive learning environment. Our academic programs are exciting, but rigorous. Additionally, we offer multiple delivery systems to meet the needs of diverse learners. We believe in training educators who have the ability to meet the future needs and requirements of the education profession.
We have a supportive faculty and staff who are available and accessible to students. We believe in the development of positive and professional relationships with the faculty. I’m glad you have chosen Medaille and I wish you success in your academic career at the college.
Dr. Illana Lane, Ph.D.
Acting Dean, School of Education
The Bachelor degree programs at Medaille are committed to the academic and professional preparation of highly qualified teachers See more
through rigorous, integrated coursework in the liberal arts and professional studies. The program emphasizes active, experiential learning both inside and outside the classroom through frequent field observation and practicum experiences over four years
Bachelor's Degrees
The Graduate Programs at Medaille are committed to fostering reflective practitioners with demonstrated proficiency in academic content, pedagogy, learning theory, See more
and student development. Its graduates will be well prepared to function effectively in an inclusive classroom, to meet successfully the learning and developmental needs of diverse student constituencies, and to function as capable professionals in a variety of school environments. The program is dedicated to producing teachers who will exhibit intellectual rigor and compassion in the learning environment and who will balance their high expectations for students with appropriate degrees of support and assistance to assure intellectual and personal growth.
Canadian Education Information
U.S. Student Information
Graduate Degrees
Advanced Certifications
Admissions & Financial Aid
Contact our Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid offices for help on beginning your learning experience and getting financial assistance.
Admissions & Financial Aid
Contact our Adult and Graduate Education Admissions office and Financial Aid office to learn about how you can benefit from Medaille's Graduate Education programs.
Student Teaching
The Student Teaching Experience at Medaille College provides students with a variety of hands-on opportunities in preparing them to become classroom teachers.
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After Graduation
Once you've earned your undergraduate education degree, you have five years to obtain your master's degree for permanent certification in New York State. Medaille offers master's degrees in Elementary Education, Literacy, Adolescent/Secondary Education and Special Education.
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Our Alumni
You will find teachers with a graduate degree from Medaille in school districts throughout New York State and Canada.
Contact the School of Education
Our academic dean, department chairs and program directors are happy to meet with current and prospective students. Contact the School of Education.
