Overview
St. John Fisher University is an independent liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3800 undergraduate masters and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities social sciences natural sciences business education and nursing; 11 preprofessional programs; and masters and doctoral programs in business nursing education pharmacy and public health. The Universitys residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome regardless of religious or cultural background. The University continues to honor its founders the Congregation of St. Basil by embracing their motto Teach Me Goodness Discipline and Knowledge. We are located in Pittsford N.Y. seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 parklike acresa beautiful setting for a warm friendly campus community. The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. School of Education was created in 2003 and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation CAEP . Fisher is among just 24 providers in New York state with CAEP accreditation. The School provides degree options at the undergraduate masters and doctoral levels to prepare education professionals for certification as well as teaching and leadership careers in schools elementary through high school. With the Schools emphasis on social justice graduates learn how to engage their own students as they develop making a lasting impact on individual lives and the greater community. Through curriculum and experiential learning opportunities led by expert faculty and dedicated staff students develop into the educators and leaders the world needs today. LINK :