Revisions focused on the alignment of the programs to the new certification framework, expanding Niagara s offerings. These programs prepare students in both general education and special education, continuing Niagara s philosophy of inclusion. Additionally, the revised programs include early childhood and middle childhood programs as offerings at the undergraduate level. Faculty and student teacher supervisors were added as a result of the program s enhancements, said Dr. Debra Colley, dean of the College of Education, noting that the new faculty bring strong academic credentials and experiences to the college in the areas of special education, multiculturalism and school partnerships. The supervisors of student teaching will work with faculty and cooperating teachers for the student teaching component, she said.
Students have field experiences every semester, beginning in the freshman year.
These experiences are structured to provide candidates with progressively more teaching responsibility, leading to a teaching assistantship and student teaching. They act as a catalyst to bring together the theoretical perspective with field experience in teaching. Back to Table of Contents Judith A. Winston, undersecretary and chief counsel of the U.S. Department of Education, discussed a wide range of educational issues during a recent meeting with the faculty of the College of Education. Back to Table of Contents NU's career services cited among best Career services offered by Niagara University have been cited as among the best in the Northeast, according to a nationally distributed college guide. These services are available to both students and alumni.