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Gain interdisciplinary skills and knowledge in IT and computer science with the online BS in Informatics degree program from SUNY at Albany. You'll participate in team-based activities and hands-on exercises in which you'll learn how to store and retrieve data, employ emerging technologies, and build user-centered systems, all of which is critical in the daily operations of an organization. Graduates of this program are prepared to lead complex digital projects from beginning to end.  

Enroll in online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities.  Literacy development is vital in schools and the workplace, serving as the building blocks upon which other learning is based. Learn about teaching literacy to students of all ages and in all types of educational settings. This program is perfect for those seeking career advancement as literacy teachers, coaches, program directors, or administrative leaders in educational settings, or for those planning on entering a Ph.D. program.

There are two tracks to choose between:

• Exam track
• Inquiry Project track

The Exam track is for those intending to enter a Ph.D. in Literacy program. The Inquiry Project track is for students pursuing other goals. Regardless of the track you choose, you will receive a quality education that develops professional teaching and research skills.

Enroll in online higher education degrees and advance professional opportunities. Learn how community colleges work, along with current issues they face as you prepare for a career leading people and improving administrative processes in these institutions.  

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to better:

• Identify student needs
• Develop strategic plans
• Make data-based decisions

Graduates are prepared to help diverse students gain upward mobility while also strengthening communities and expanding educational access in leadership roles at community colleges.

While this online higher education degree may be pursued on its own, it can also be used as a stackable credential that can be applied toward the MS in Higher Education, MS in Educational Policy and Leadership, or Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership.

This online STEM teaching degree may benefit those who seek a deeper understanding of computer and technology education in K-12 settings. Students will further their knowledge in teaching computer science introductory classes to elementary and middle school students. They will also learn to create engaging learning activities for high school students in advanced placement (AP) computer science classes. Your goal will be to both enhance your instructional skills and increase student interest in computer science.  

Customize your STEM teaching degree by choosing electives in an area of interest. By choosing both electives in one area of study, you can earn a concentration. Areas available for concentration are:

• Computer Games
• Computing
• Instructional Technology

Enroll in online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Literacy development is vital in schools and the workplace, serving as the building blocks upon which other learning is based. Prepare for a career working with literacy, examining language, and literacy education. Look at how language is used with educational technologies and how it shapes instructional environments, learning processes, and outcomes.

Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, and network and develop a professional reputation.

Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. In today’s world, it is hard if not impossible to escape technology. The classroom is no different and with this degree, you will learn to use technology in educational settings as a means of educating students in education and corporate environments. You will conduct cross-disciplinary research, investigating:

• New learning processes
• Models
• Programs
• Systems enabled by innovative technology designs

Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, and network and develop a professional reputation.

If you want to gain deeper knowledge in this subject without having to complete a dissertation, this online educational leadership degree may be a great option for you. Prepare to help teachers teach as academic scholars and instructors. This concentration explores learning, teaching, and learning to teach across disciplines in diverse school contexts. Focusing on social justice and equality, this online educational leadership covers such topics as:

• Humanizing pedagogies
• Reflective practices
• School improvement
• Teacher education

Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, network, and develop a professional reputation.

Enroll in online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Literacy development is vital in schools and the workplace, serving as the building blocks upon which other learning is based. Prepare for a career working with literacy, examining the dynamic and interconnected roles of literacies, languages, and cultures in learning.  

Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, and network and develop a professional reputation.

Climb the career ladder with this online STEM teaching degree. Examine science, mathematics, and computer science at the K-12 and post-secondary levels. The curriculum looks at topics that include: 

• Mathematical play
• Gaming and Modeling
• Computing education

Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, networking and developing a professional reputation.

Enroll in online teaching degrees and advance professional opportunities. This concentration looks at social studies in education. You will focus on grades K-12 as you look at the role of education in fostering just and equitable societies. Coursework includes research in such topics as:

• Civic engagement
• Democratic classrooms
• History education
• Socially responsible teaching

Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, and network and develop a professional reputation.

Enroll in ESL degrees online and advance professional opportunities. The United States is growing more diverse all the time, as is the need for instructors to teach children whose first language is not English. This program looks at concepts in TESOL and second language acquisition as related to pragmatics, cognitive linguistics, intercultural communication, and multilingualism.

Regardless of the concentration students in this Graduate Certificate in Curriculum & Instruction learn to improve course content and instructional methods in K-12 classrooms and other educational settings. You will have the opportunity to participate in faculty research projects and attend research seminars, and network and develop a professional reputation.

Enroll in online teaching degrees and advance professional opportunities. The world is becoming more accessible all the time, and with this accessibility comes greater opportunities for international education. This does not lead to teaching abroad, but rather to helping students travel around the world.  

The curriculum covers administrative knowledge and planning skills, allowing you to create diverse opportunities for students interested in traveling and experiencing other cultures. Customize your degree by choosing electives in such topics as:

• Curriculum Internationalization 
• Study Abroad Program Development 
• Cross-Border Mobility 
• Global Marketing and Recruitment 
• Transnational Education and Branch Campuses 

If you decide to further your education, credits earned in these online teaching degrees can be applied toward the Master's in International Education Management, Master's in Higher Education, Master's in Educational Policy & Leadership, or the Ph.D. in Educational Policy & Leadership.

Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. During the pandemic online education was at an all-time high; in this post-pandemic world, it remains popular. Add to that the way business organizations are turning to online training resources, and it is easy to see why there is a high demand for professionals who are able to develop effective digital education materials.

The curriculum enhances your knowledge of web-based learning and teaching skills online and blended:

• Curriculum development
• Instructional practice
• Assessment methods

Much of this online instructional design degree is flexible, allowing you to choose from groups of selected course options to customize the program to meet your goals and needs.  

Credits earned in this program may be applied to the master’s program in curriculum development and instructional technology.

Move into a new career opportunity with this online master’s in education administration. The world is becoming more accessible all the time, and with this accessibility comes greater opportunities for international education. This does not lead to teaching abroad, but rather to helping students travel around the world.  

Learn to effectively develop, oversee, and overhaul study abroad programs and other educational opportunities that offer cross-cultural experiences. This online education administration degree emphasizes the business side of international program management, including:

• Fundamentals of budgeting and finance
• Risk assessment
• Strategic planning
• Marketing
• Office operations

Not many professionals are formally trained in management studies specific to international education, so graduates of this program are in high demand.

Become a leader that supports other teachers with this online educational leadership degree. This program provides the knowledge and skills needed to improve your ability to:

• Supervise
• Mentor
• Coach

You will learn how to prepare professional teachers, both in-service and pre-service, in a variety of content and leadership areas.  

The curriculum in this online educational leadership degree offers a great deal of flexibility. Choose from groups of selected course options to customize the program to meet your goals and needs.

The online Graduate Certificate in Global Health was designed for both current Master of Public Health students and practicing health professionals who are interested in expanding their understanding of global health issues in an increasingly interconnected world.  Global health involves the most fundamental values of society, including social justice and health equity, collaboration and partnerships, capacity building, and ethical reasoning.  Students gain competencies that can be applied in both international and domestic settings, such as project management, strategic analysis, and social, cultural, and political awareness.

The online Graduate Certificate in Public Health Fundamentals and Principles prepares students for the continuously changing challenges in public health and can be used as a first look at public health or to further enhance one's understanding of the complexities of the field. Complete studies in epidemiology, environmental health, statistical interference, and other public health courses. 

Complete this certificate as a stand-alone program or apply credits to earn the MPH degree online.

The online Graduate Certificate in Public Health Surveillance and Preparedness offers formal training in public health preparedness with a focus on bioterrorism and infectious disease from a public health perspective.  Students also gain a basic knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) processes, preparing them to work productively as members of health emergency response teams.