School of Liberal Arts

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School of Liberal Arts Administrative Team

The School of Liberal Arts offers a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Early Childhood and Childhood Education (B6 - Birth to Grade 6), a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Adolescent Education, a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MAT ESOL): Grades Pre-K-12, and a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (MA C & I). Additionally, we offer two Certificates of Advanced Study, Curriculum and Instruction (CAS C & I) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), as well as four extension programs, Middle Childhood Extension, Career Awareness and Career Development Extension, Foreign Language Elementary School Extension (FLES Extension), and Technology Supplemental.

Franciscan Values of Service and Community

Siena’s education programs foster collaborative learning environments where aspiring teachers are empowered to inspire minds, shape futures, and positively impact diverse educational settings. Through rigorous coursework, hands-on experiences, and mentorship from esteemed faculty, graduate students engage in a transformative journey that prepares them to lead with compassion, integrity, and a steadfast dedication to fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments for all.

Siena’s First-Class Education Faculty

Siena’s education faculty are guided by our Franciscan values of seeing the unique worth of each person and are committed to coursework that addresses the full range of graduate students’ abilities and needs. They work closely with students in small rigorous classes, provide mentoring, and fully engage with our students as they become effective educators.

Experiential Learning

Siena’s graduate education students experience valuable fieldwork experiences in local schools. We have diverse established partnerships with rural, suburban, and urban schools. Graduate students have opportunities to work with experts in their academic disciplines.

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