The Education Division at Alfred University adheres to the guiding principals and standards set by the New York State Department of Education. Our program provides students with

• The knowledge and competence to meet New York State pedagogical standards;
• Breadth and depth of knowledge in content areas;
• Strong communication skills and their use in the classroom;
• An understanding of the developmental stages of the learner;
• An understanding of the social context of education and schools;
• Effective classroom management techniques;
• Motivational principles, multiple approaches to instruction, use of technology, and the ability to facilitate active learning and student achievement;
• Principles and procedures of an organization, implementation of lessons, and methods for helping learners achieve intended objectives.

A program in Literacy is offered.