Program Descriptions
The UFT Course Program, in collaboration with many colleges and universities, offers master's degree and certificate programs, graduate general and special education courses, as well as undergraduate courses, mandated and educational workshops and special programs. Check the links below for information regarding these programs.
You can find answers to several frequently asked questions regarding credit- and/or degree-carrying courses in our section about getting credit. Be sure to read carefully these important notices before registering for courses.
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Master's degree programs
Mercy College
- MS in Early Childhood Education, Birth to Grade 2
- MS in Childhood Education, Grades 1-6
- MS in Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12
- MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
- MS in Teaching Literacy, Birth to Grade 12
- Additional Certification in Students with Disabilities
- Bilingual Extension Advanced Certificate
New York Institute of Technology
- MS in Instructional Technology for Educators (MSIT)
- MS in Childhood Education, Grades 1-6 (MSCHED)
- MS in Childhood Education: Initial Certification
- MS in Early Childhood Education, Birth to Grade 2
- MS in Early Childhood Education, Birth to Grade 2, with Bilingual Extension
- MA in Teaching: Initial Certification
- Middle School Certification Extensions - for Childhood Education Teachers
- MS in School Counseling (Guidance)
Touro University
- MS in Education and Special Education, Birth to Grade 2
- MS in Education and Special Education, Grades 1-6
- MS in Education and Special Education, Grades 7-12
Certificate programs
Brooklyn College
- Students with Disabilities Extension Certificate
Mercy College
- Bilingual Extension Advanced Certificate
- Students with Disabilities Certificate
New York Institute of Technology
- Advanced Certificate in Bilingual School Counseling
- Student Behavior Management Certificate
NYIT & the National Career Development Association
- Global Career Development Facilitator Certificate
NYSUT College Partners
- Students with Disabilities Extension Certificate