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