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Make a Lasting Impression on Our Youth

With an , your dedication to education is more valuable than ever. That’s why Pace University’s School of Education offers a flexible and comprehensive program designed to prepare you for success in the classroom. Specialize in the subject area of your choice—including biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, or Spanish—while earning your bachelor’s degree and a New York State Initial Teaching Certificate in Adolescent Education (grades 7–12).

Pace’s deep connections to New York’s diverse school districts give you hands-on experience from the start. Beginning in your sophomore year, you’ll participate in immersive fieldwork and student teaching, including tutoring and small-group instruction. Learn from nationally and internationally recognized faculty who will equip you with the skills to create inclusive learning environments, develop individualized learning plans, and collaborate with families to support student success.

As one of the only education programs in New York City and the lower Hudson Valley to offer mixed-reality classroom simulation technology, Pace provides cutting-edge training that sets you apart. Our strong school partnerships ensure that graduates are in high demand, with many securing teaching positions before graduation. New York ranks as the one of the best states to teach in, offering some of the highest salaries in the nation—giving you the foundation for a fulfilling and impactful career.

Curriculum

Each of our adolescent programs is nationally recognized, and all of our adolescent programs lead to a bachelor's degree (BS) and the Initial Teaching Certificate in Adolescent Education (grades 7–12). Prepare to teach children in middle or high school with a specialized concentration in the subject area you want to teach, in addition to completing coursework that helps you tailor your content to the unique needs of diverse adolescent learners.

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Because experience is key, starting in your junior year, you will participate in our Center for Professional Development (CPD) model where you will practice your teaching skills through the completion of your undergraduate program. Receive hands-on experience in schools one day a week in your junior year and between two and five days during your senior year.

You’ll observe and tutor students, as well as provide small and eventually whole group instruction. Not only will you be able to apply what you are learning in the classroom, but also have the opportunity to explore different grade levels as you proceed through the program. As a CPD candidate, you have a unique opportunity to foster professional relationships with mentor teachers, students, and school staff, all in support of the diverse population of the students that you are serving.

Careers

Graduates of this program are prepared to enter the workforce as a middle or high school teacher (grades 7–12) in a specific subject area. We have strong partnerships with local school districts, and our students are getting hired before they even graduate.

As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.

Contact Us

Admission Contact

Office of Undergraduate Admission
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu

Departmental Contact

Christine Clayton, EdD
Phone: (914) 773-3805
Email: cclayton@pace.edu