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Earn a Graduate Education Degree
No matter where you are in your teaching journey — just starting out, years into your career, or in another industry entirely — Siena has a graduate education program for you.
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100% job placement rate
Fall, spring and summer start dates
$92k average teaching salary in the NYS region
GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Master’s in Early Childhood and Childhood Education (M.S. in Ed.)
If you’re passionate about shaping young minds, Siena’s Early Childhood and Childhood Education program gives you the tools, mentorship and real-world experience to succeed.
- 100% online
- Complete the program at your own pace
- Fieldwork and student teaching
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction
Designed for working teachers, the M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction allows you to select courses that best feed the skills you’re looking to gain.
- 100% online
- Most complete in 2-3 years
- Fall, spring and summer start dates
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Become a certified teacher in as little as one year with Siena’s MAT program—combining expert-led coursework and unmatched hands-on experience to launch your career.
- 100% job placement rate
- Full-year internship in a secondary school
- Fall, spring and summer start dates
Master of Arts in Teaching, Business & Marketing
Current student or professional in the business world? Earn a certification to teach pre-K-12 grade-level Business & Marketing.
- Full-year residency
- 100% job placement
- Complete the program on a one- or two-year timeline
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MAT ESOL)
Gain the real-world preparation needed to empower multilingual learners and take courses taught by current and former K-12 teachers who understand the realities of today’s classrooms.
- Ideal for those seeking initial certification in ESOL
- 100% job placement rate
- 100% online and asynchronous
Certificate of Advanced Study in TESOL
Perfect for current K-12 teachers with a master’s degree and a valid NYS teaching certification who want to add an ESOL certification to better serve their students and advance their careers.
- 100% job placement rate
- 16-credit program completed in 15-18 months
- 100% online
Bilingual Education Extension
Learn how to serve culturally and linguistically diverse students in bilingual education programs in English & Spanish.
- Open to NYS Certified Teachers
- 100% online and asynchronous
- Only five required courses
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Absolutely. Our MAT program is perfect for career changers. You’ll learn from faculty members who have years of secondary classroom experience. They’ll mentor and guide you every step of the way, making sure you’re prepared for every challenge you’ll face as a teacher.
They sure are. Choose the program structure that works for you: complete the degree in one, two, or even three years, with start dates available in the fall, spring and summer. Whether you want to accelerate your path to the classroom or balance coursework with other commitments, we’ve got you covered.
Yes, we believe in making quality education accessible. With competitive tuition rates and potential eligibility for transfer credits or course waivers, you can reduce costs significantly. Plus, through the New York State Department of Labor’s $30,000 Teacher Residency Program grant, you may be eligible for substantial financial support. Flexible payment plans and federal or private loans are also available.
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If inspiring minds and hearts (and getting summers off!) sounds like the perfect next step in your career, let us tell you more. No matter your schedule, areas of interest or long-term aspirations, we’ve got you. After all, the best teachers are Saints.