These are the trademarks of teacher education in the School of Humanities and Sciences. Our small, selective, undergraduate program is looking for students who are hardworking, motivated, and excited about teaching -- students who are eager to make a difference in children's lives.
Why choose Ithaca? Our programs combines rigorous preparation in an academic major with courses in education that allow students to combine theory with practice. From the very first education course to the final semester of student teaching, our students work in area schools, actually putting into practice what they are learning in the classroom.
Our programs lead to New York State initial teacher certification in biology, chemistry, physics, English, social studies, mathematics, mathematics and computer science, French, Spanish, German, and art.
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Is Ithaca in your future? Teaching is more than a job for our graduates - they want to help young people learn, grow, and mature. They want to make a difference. Our students graduate as experienced, confident teachers who have their choice of professional opportunities. Many select public schools throughout the country; some choose rural while others select urban teaching opportunities. One of our graduates is teaching English in the Czech Republic, while others serve in Teach for America and the Peace Corps. Many go on to administrative roles in the public school system.
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