Education Graduate Programs
College of Education - Professional Education Unit
Office: 705 Maytum Hall
(716) 673-3311
Janeil C. Rey, Ph.D, Interim Dean of the College of Education and Chief Certification Officer
Email: janeil.rey@fredonia.edu
Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-education/coe
Department of Education
Office: E268 Thompson Hall
(716) 673-3701
Guangyu Tan, Chairperson
Email: tan@fredonia.edu
Website: https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/college-education/coe/education-department
Graduate Assistant Criteria, Processes, Deadlines
Students wishing to be considered for a graduate assistantship in the College of Education should check the appropriate box on the graduate application form. Upon approval of the applicant's acceptance into one of the graduate programs, the applicant should apply for a College of Education Graduate Assistantship via Interview Exchange. The department chair will review the applications and conduct interviews with all finalists to determine the final list of graduate assistants for the fall semester. Criteria for selection as a graduate assistant within the College of Education include: availability for work assignment during regular office hours, Monday through Friday; intellectual potential to support appropriate research and program evaluation activities of the unit; appropriate written and oral communication skills; and appropriate scholarly and professional dispositions.
Program Philosophy and Conceptual Framework for All Certification Programs
The College of Education believes that all children can learn and that they learn best when taught by reflective and responsive educators who carefully assess their instructional competence via reflections upon pupil performance. Responsive educators act upon information gleaned from their professional reflections; make informed decisions and adjust instruction to enhance pupil progress.
Candidates enroll in course work related to child/adolescent development, educational foundations, and pedagogical strategies, as well as discipline-specific content courses. All of the courses strengthen the candidates' Four Pillars of Understanding (Knowledge, Pedagogy, Diversity, and Professionalism), which in turn support the process of effective planning, instructing, reflecting, and responding. Course work and instruction are rooted in a strong foundation of research-based practices and strategies, contextual factors that influence instruction, and standards for teaching and learning. Graduate programs provide a variety of gateways to advanced certification, further professional development, doctoral programs, and a stepping-stone to lifelong learning.
Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
SUNY Fredonia's College of Education is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
Office of Student Services
The Office of Student Services in E259 Thompson Hall provides information for candidates and potential candidates (in all certification programs) in the areas of advisement, New York State testing requirements, fingerprinting requirements, application for teacher certification using the online TEACH website, course selection and registration information, professional development opportunities, and more. The office telephone number is (716) 673-4768.
Teacher Education Certification
The Dean of the College of Education serves as Fredonia's Chief Certification Officer and instructional leader for the graduate programs in education. The Dean is responsible for oversight of all applications for certification for compliance with institutional and New York State requirements. Any questions or concerns related to the process of acquiring certification should be directed to Interim Dean Dr. Janeil Rey, 704 Maytum Hall, (716) 673-3311.