Here is some great news for SUNY Oneonta! Their graduate programs in Literacy Education and Educational Technology Specialist made it into the top 100 rankings by U.S. News and World Report.

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This achievement was announced on February 7th in the report for "Best Online Master's in Education Programs" for 2024. U.S. News and World Report looked at many factors including student-instructor access, graduation rates, and instructor credentials.

It's all about recognizing colleges and universities that have a solid education and support system to the students, both in person and online.Dr. Gabriel Aquino, the Dean of Graduate Studies at SUNY Oneonta, couldn't be prouder of this recognition.

He's hoping this will encourage anyone that wants to get their teaching certification to come to SUNY Oneonta. They know what they are doing because SUNY Oneonta has been preparing teachers for a 135 years.

Dr. Mark Davies, the Dean of the School of Education, Human Ecology, and Sports Studies, is happy that SUNY Oneonta is reaching more students through distance learning. It's all about making education available to a bigger audience.

What Makes SUNY Oneonta Special

So, what makes these programs so special? The online Literacy Education and Educational Technology Specialist MS.Ed. programs at SUNY Oneonta is flexible and affordable.

You can start in the spring, summer, or fall, and you can work at your own pace. You can even complete these programs in as little as one year if you go full-time. Before you know it, you'll have your professional teaching certification.

SUNY Oneonta is also a great place for working teachers. You can enroll part-time, take what you learn and apply them in your own classroom. It's all about bringing practical knowledge and flexibility to educators.

Education is a big thing at SUNY Oneonta. They've got 25 different programs, including bachelor's degrees in things like early childhood, elementary, and secondary education. They also offer in-person master's degrees in school counseling and special education, along with online certificate programs in bilingual education and school counseling.

Here's the cherry on top, SUNY Oneonta's education programs have been accredited since 2000, and they've recently earned accreditation by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation.

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