Become a certified teacher faster!
Fredonia's innovative English Adolescence Education B.A./M.A. program saves you money by reducing the time it takes to earn a graduate degree! The five-year multi-award program leads to initial 7-12 certification and eligibility for professional certification. What makes Fredonia's program unique?
- Fredonia has more courses focused on actually teaching English in middle and high school
- Your student teaching experience will take place in two classrooms you've been working in all year, offering familiarity with mentors and students
- No new application for grad school
- In your fourth year of Fredonia's BA/MA program, you will take graduate courses at an undergraduate tuition rate
- You can earn your master's degree in five years instead of six
- You can enter the professional field with your master's degree instead of returning to school later while you're working
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It's Different Here
100%
placement rate
100% placement rate (jobs or grad school) over past five years
10+
English Education courses
At Fredonia you’ll take more than 10 English Education courses from English Department faculty, as opposed to one or two methods courses at other schools.
8%
employment growth
Employment of middle school English teachers is projected to grow 8% through 2026
programs with more to offer
Educator Preparation at Fredonia
Classroom experience
You'll get regular experience in secondary classrooms throughout the program, beginning your first year.
Work With Diverse Learners
All candidates have experiences working in high-need school districts with children who are from poverty and children who are speakers of languages other than English.
Peer groups
Fredonia has many active clubs for teachers including: English Adolescence Education Club, Teacher Education Club (TEC), International Honor Society in Education (Kappa Delta Pi), Friends Across Borders (FAB), Early Childhood Education Club, and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
Student teaching options
Each candidate successfully completes at least two student teaching placements, typically located near Fredonia. We also have opportunities to student teach in New York City!
Travel
Fredonia has a teacher exchange program with Plymouth, England, as well as a two-week project during January break in Belize.
Getting that First Job
Candidates receive extensive training in portfolio development, resume building and interview strategies. Senior candidates can attend Teacher Recruitment Days at the Buffalo Convention Center to interview with school districts from across the country.