School of Education

Teachers graduating from Nazareth have made a reputation for themselves throughout the Northeast, and for good reason. The best teachers inspire their students, and the best way to inspire students is to love what you teach. So if you're interested in becoming a teacher, you'll choose one of 24 majors and take classes toward teacher certification — all while learning about what you love.

Learn more by visiting the School of Education website.

Programs of Study offered by the School of Education

1. Inclusive Education (Initial Quad Certification)

Four Certifications:

Childhood Education Grades 1-6
Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Childhood Level, Grades 1-6 (these traditionally have been known as Elementary Education and Special Education)
Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9)
Teaching Students with Disabilities at the Middle Childhood (Grades 5-9) (these traditionally have been known as Middle School Education and Special Education).

Academic Major in the Liberal Arts (Content Specialist in Middle Schools):

Biology
English
History
Languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish
Mathematics

Other Majors in the Liberal Arts: (Generalist in Middle Schools):

American Studies
Economics
International Studies
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Science
Sociology
Theatre Arts

2. Initial certification in Adolescence Education with an option for certification for students with disabilities, Grades 7-12 (traditionally known as Secondary Education and Special Education) is available in the following academic subjects:

Biology
Chemistry
English
History (Social Studies)
Languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish
Mathematics
Theatre/English

Additional initial certifications are available in the following areas and are supported through different divisions within the college: