The Graduate Education Program at Union College offers the Master of Arts degree in:
- Teacher as Leader
- Special Education
- Reading & Writing
- Health/Physical Education
- Educational Leadership (non-certification)
We offer the Rank I degree in:
- Teacher as Leader
- Special Education
- Reading & Writing
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Supervisor of Instruction
- Educational Leadership (non-certification)
We also have an Alternative Certification program for students who have a bachelor's degree and wish to earn an initial teaching certificate.
The organizing program theme, "Teachers as Leaders," embodies Union College's vision and that of the Department of Educational Studies. The department consists of a community of learners committed to promoting life-long learning in their own lives, as well as fostering a spirit of inquiry in the lives of others. We believe that our graduates should be well grounded in the liberal arts, with a sure pedagogical talent, a passion for working with students, and a commitment to ongoing study.
