Mission:

The City College School of Education prepares knowledgeable, reflective and caring educators who are qualified and committed to teaching and leading diverse communities. ( Vision Statement, Conceptual Framework)

We welcome students who want to study education in preparation for a variety of career paths. We are the oldest public School of Education in New York City and reflect the newest thinking in the field. We provide teaching and leadership programs, undergraduate and graduate courses and professional development opportunities that are state-of-the art. Take a virtual tour of the rich diversity of offerings available to you. As you explore our website, you will meet our dedicated faculty and learn how The City College can help make your career professionally successful and personally fulfilling.

The School of Education consists of three departments:

• Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture (formerly the Department of Childhood Education)
• Department of Secondary Education
• Department of Leadership and Special Education

To learn about the innovative work being done in the School of Education, be sure to visit Research, Collaborations & Partnerships, our journal The New Educator, Faculty Expertise and CONNECTED Newsletter.

The School of Education at The City College of New York is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), 2010 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036; phone (202) 466-7496. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs. NCATE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel.