The education field has a societal value unlike any other; amazing educators are always in high demand to shape the generations—and truly the world—of tomorrow. If you’re thinking about pursuing a teaching career, these schools are a great place to start your search. All the colleges and universities below feature fantastic Education and Teaching programs in the Northeastern US—and you can connect with them quickly and easily! Underneath each listing, you’ll find a green “Connect me” button. If you’re interested in learning more about a featured school, just click the button to request information—then the school will reach out to you! Start scrolling, learning, and connecting now.
Delaware Valley University
Delaware Valley University is a private comprehensive university in Doylestown, Pennsylvania—30 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The University offers 28 undergraduate degrees in the natural sciences, business, and humanities—including a strong Secondary Education program with certification in Biology, Chemistry, English, General Science, Mathematics, or Social Studies as well as PK–12 certification in Agriculture. DelVal’s Experience 360 (E360) program is much more than an internship program, helping students build careers from day one and throughout their undergraduate experience.
Framingham State University
Framingham State University is the first public university in America founded for teacher education, carrying a rich legacy of shaping exceptional educators. Students can pursue licensure in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Education, gaining hands-on experience in local classrooms from their first course. The on-campus Christa McAuliffe Center also offers unique opportunities to develop specialized STEM teaching skills.
Geneva College
Geneva College is a Presbyterian liberal arts college in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania—45 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. The College offers a 12:1 student-faculty ratio and more than 145 majors and academic programs, including Elementary/Special Education Dual Certification, Middle Level Education (4-8) with four subject options, Secondary Education Certification (7-12) with five subject options, Music Education (K-12), and a Christian School Teaching minor. As a Christ-centered institution, Geneva seeks to prepare well-qualified Christian teachers for careers in both public and private Christian schools while offering experiential classroom learning available as early as freshman year, overseas student teaching opportunities, and more.
Georgian Court University
Georgian Court University is a liberal arts university in Lakewood, New Jersey—close to both Philadelphia and New York City. With programs in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Specific Subject Education, and English as a Second Language, the University allows students to double-major in Education and a primary area of teaching, with an additional option to pursue a Teacher of Students with Disabilities endorsement. Georgian Court's degree and certification programs meet all necessary criteria to teach or counsel students or to lead school communities, with small class sizes and individualized mentoring that enable students to develop skills essential to succeed as an educator.
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