Programs Preparing Entry-Level Teachers
If you are interested in entering the field of teaching, we offer Master's programs leading to teaching certification in most of the areas of specializations recognized by the New York State Education Department. Because our teacher preparation programs are at the Master level, they all enable you to fulfill all the academic requirements needed to obtain both Initial and Professional Teaching Certification.

To learn more about the available programs, select the area of specialization you are interested in pursuing from the list below. To check whether you have the background required to teach a specific subject matter or grade level, see Pre-requisites for Entry-level Teacher Preparation Programs.

If you are interested in teaching in inclusive/special education settings, please note that all Elementary and Secondary specializations listed below include options for obtaining dual certification in Teaching Students with Disabilities in the same area and grade level.

Areas of specialization offered at Warner:

Elementary Education (Early Childhood/Childhood)

Secondary Education
English
Foreign Language (French, Spanish, German)
Latin
Mathematics
Science (Bio, Chem, Physics, Earth Sci)
Social Studies

All Age Levels
Inclusive/Special Education (available only as dual certification in conjunction with one of the previous specialty areas)
Reading/Literacy (available only as a second certification in NYS)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Programs for UR Undergraduates
4+1 Program
Fifth Year in Teaching - Urban Teaching and Leadership (UTL) Program