Teacher Certification: Initial

Initial Certification

Program Requirements

Our teacher preparation program is devoted to the practices of teaching as a science. We believe that education should be first driven by the needs of students and families in terms of their contribution and access to habilitative lifestyles through the application of the basic and applied sciences of behavior.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-ABAS-Applied Behavior Analysis: Early Childhood Ed (Birth-2)/Childhood Ed (Grades 1-6)/Students With Disabilities (Birth-2)/Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6)

NYSED-Program Code: 29406 

As a student in the Master of Arts in: -Applied Behavior Analysis- INIT – (ABAS) 43+ credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate for the above listed teaching certificates, you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation:

 Below are the pre-requisites required for- Early Childhood Ed (Birth-2)/Childhood Ed (Grades 1-6)/Students With Disabilities (Birth-2)/Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6)  

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor.

  • Liberal Arts & Sciences- 30 H. (S.H.= credits)

 

Complete 4 workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education OTE:

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
  • Autism workshop components is embedded in course HBSE 4048 (successful completion of this course will be proof)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Multi-Subject Or Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Multi-Subject Or Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grade 1-Grade 6)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Students With Disabilities or Safety Net Students With Disabilities

  

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

Program Requirements

At Teachers College Columbia University we approach art and art education and the practices and theories that inform it in an integrated, research-oriented and imaginative way. Positioned within Teachers College, one of the leading schools of education in the world, the Program in Art and Art Education has made a significant contribution to the field both nationally and internationally.

Teachers College has a lively and dynamic theory-practice-research culture. All faculty are educators and artists with significant publication-exhibition profiles, actively involved in research as well as teaching. 

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-ARTE-Visual Arts (All Grades)

Program Code: 27831 

As a student in the Master of Arts: Art & Art Education INIT – (ARTE) 40 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Visual Arts (All Grades), you must first have satisfactorily met the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation: 

Below are the pre-requisites required for-Visual Arts (All Grades) 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor.

  • Visual Arts- 30 H. (S.H.= credits) 

 

Complete 3 Workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Visual Arts Revised

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

 

Program Requirements

In our increasingly diverse world, the study of multiple languages and in multiple languages is in high demand. The Program in Bilingual/Bicultural Education acknowledges the need to provide students with a foundation for understanding and working with bilingual learners in diverse educational settings. Our program specializes in education that privileges language minority student populations in the U.S. and in the world.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-BILC-Childhood Ed (Grades 1-6) & Bilingual Extension

Program Code: 27821

MA-BILG-DUAL-Generalist (Grades 5-9)

Program Code: 27823

MA-BILS-DUAL-Childhood Ed /Special Ed (Grades 1-6)

Program Code: 37969 

As a student of any of the above listed Master of Arts: Bilingual/Bicultural Education approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)-INIT & Bilingual Extension-INIT, you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation: 

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) , Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6), Middle School Generalist (Grades 5-9) With/Bilingual Extension

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor.

  •  Liberal Arts & Sciences- 30 H. (S.H= credits)

 

Complete 3 Workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Multi-Subject Or Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grade 1-Grade 6)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Students With Disabilities or Safety Net Students With Disabilities
  • Bilingual Education ASSESSMENT (BEA)

  

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

  • For New York State teacher certification via the NYSED-TEACH online system through website: highered.nysed.gov/tcert
  • For NYS-institutional recommendation-Complete the Institutional Recommendation Data Form (IRDF) and submit back to the OTE for processing
  • For out of NYS teacher certification for those who are interested, follow steps below:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

 

Program Requirements 

The master's program in Communication Sciences & Disorders is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The program in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology offers, advanced education and training in the processes of individual human communication (speech, hearing, language and upper aero-digestive disorders); disorders of human communication, and swallowing and remedial procedures for such disorders.
 
Emphases and interests of the program are reflected in the work of the following faculty: Professor O’Malley– psychoacoustics, including frequency selectivity, two-tone suppression, auditory spectral resolution, pitch, and auditory temporal acuity; Professor Saxman– speech and language development and disorder, vocal tract function and dysfunction and lifespan development of speech processes; Professor Levy– crosslanguage speech production and perception and second-language speech learning; Professor P. Gordon– language acquisition, psycholinguistics, cognitive development in infants and children; Professor Froud– acquired language pathology, neural correlates of normal and abnormal speech and language. Catherine Crowley– Bilingual Speech Language Pathology, and identifying critical factors that help distinguish between speech and language difference and disorders.
 
Programs leading to the M.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. degrees in Speech-Language Pathology prepare graduates for positions in a variety of professional settings: school systems, community speech and hearing centers, rehabilitation centers, hospital clinics, private practice, state departments of education, health departments, federal agencies, and colleges and universities.
 
Because of the program’s central concern with the processes of individual human communication, swallowing and their disorders and management, it has special interests in, and relations with, the fields of psychology, linguistics, anatomy and physiology, acoustics, special education, medicine, and dentistry.
 
Many of the program’s courses in normal and disordered speech and hearing, and upper aero-digestive processes contribute to professional preparation in speech and language arts, kindergarten through secondary school education, special education, remedial reading, psychology, and various health related professions, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, dental hygiene, nursing, and hospital administration.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MS-CSDR-Speech & Language Disabilities (All Grades)

Program Code: 29483

MS-CSDB-Speech & Language Disabilities (All Grades) & Bilingual Extension

Program Code: 29484 

As a student in the Master of Science: Communication Science & Disorders OR Communication Science Disorders with Bilingual Extension- INIT – (CSDR) OR (CSDB) 50-74 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Speech & Language Disabilities (All Grades)-INIT or Speech & Language Disabilities-INIT with Bilingual Extension-INIT you must first have satisfactorily met the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation: 

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Speech & Language Disabilities (All Grades)

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor:

  •  Speech & Language Disabilities- 30 H. (S.H.=credits)

 

Complete 4 Workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
  • Autism workshop components is embedded in course BBSQ 5115 (course completion will be proof)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA)-- if completing the Bilingual Extension (MS-CSDB) program

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

Program Requirements

The Program in the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Teachers College, Columbia University is one of the oldest teacher education programs in the country.  It provides an intensive study of the educational issues of individuals who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing from the perspectives of psychology, anthropology, linguistics, child development, and pedagogy with the aim of preparing teachers who will address the educational and literacy needs of these youngsters. We serve and prepare individuals for work with children who possess a wide range of hearing losses in classes using diverse communication systems.  

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

DHEA-Deaf & Hard of Hearing (All Grades)

Program Code: 29410  

As a student in the Master of Arts: Education of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing– (DHEA) 40 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Deaf & Hard of Hearing (All Grades), you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation: 

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Deaf & Hard of Hearing (All Grades) 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor:

  • Liberal Arts & Sciences- 30 S.H. (S.H.=credits)

 

Complete 4 workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE): 

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
  • Autism workshop components is embedded in course HBSE 4000 or 4001 (satisfactorily course completion will be proof)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Deaf and Hard of hearing or Safety Net Deaf and Hard of Hearing

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

Program Requirements

The Program in the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Teachers College, Columbia University is one of the oldest teacher education programs in the country.  It provides an intensive study of the educational issues of individuals who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing from the perspectives of psychology, anthropology, linguistics, child development, and pedagogy with the aim of preparing teachers who will address the educational and literacy needs of these youngsters. We serve and prepare individuals for work with children who possess a wide range of hearing losses in classes using diverse communication systems.  

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

ME-DHRI-Deaf & Hard of Hearing (All Grades) & Reading Specialist (Birth-6) & (Grades 5-12)

Program Code: 30294 

As a student in the Master of Education: Deaf & Hard of Hearing/Reading Specialist Ed DUAL – (DHRI) 60 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Deaf & Hard of Hearing (All Grades), Literacy (Birth-6) & Literacy (Grades 5-12), you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation: 

Below are the pre-requisites required for-  Deaf & Hard of Hearing (All Grades), Literacy (Birth-6) & Literacy (Grades 5-12)-INIT teacher certification 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor:

  • Liberal Arts & Sciences- 30 S.H. (S.H.=credits)

 

Complete 4 workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE): 

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
  • Autism workshop components is embedded in course HBSE 4000 or 4001 (satisfactorily course completion will be proof)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Safety Net Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Literacy or Safety Net Literacy

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

 

Program Requirements

The Program in the Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Teachers College, Columbia University is one of the oldest teacher education programs in the country.  It provides an intensive study of the educational issues of individuals who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing from the perspectives of psychology, anthropology, linguistics, child development, and pedagogy with the aim of preparing teachers who will address the educational and literacy needs of these youngsters. We serve and prepare individuals for work with children who possess a wide range of hearing losses in classes using diverse communication systems.  

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

ME-DHAE-Deaf & Hard of Hearing (All Grades) & Adolescent Subject (Grades 7-12)

Program Code: 27827  

As a student in the Master of Education: Deaf & Hard of Hearing/Adolescence Ed DUAL – (DHAE) 60 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Deaf & Hard of Hearing (All Grades) & “Adolescent subject” (Grades 7-12), you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation:  

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Deaf & Hard of Hearing & “Adolescent subject” (Grades 7-12)-INIT teacher certification 

  

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor:

 30 S.H. (S.H.= credits) for your chosen adolescent subject listed below: 

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Earth Science

 

Complete 4 workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
  • Autism workshop components is embedded in course HBSE 4000 or 4001 (satisfactorily course completion will be proof)

  

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Deaf and hard of Hearing or safety net Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Secondary ed -- subject specific to teaching certificate (grades 7-12)

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

 

New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

ME-DHEI-Deaf & Hard of Hearing (All Grades) & Early Childhood Ed (Birth-2 (DUAL)

Program Code: 27828 

As a student in the Master of Education: Deaf & Hard of Hearing/Early Childhood Ed DUAL – (DHEI) 60 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Deaf & Hard of Hearing (All Grades) & Early Childhood Education (Birth-2), you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation:  

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Deaf & Hard of Hearing (All Grades) & Early Childhood Education (Birth-2) 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor.

  • Liberal Arts & Sciences- 30 S.H. (S.H.=credits)

 

Complete 4 workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE): 

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
  • Autism workshop components is embedded in course HBSE 4000 or 4001 (satisfactorily course completion will be proof)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Multi-Subject Or Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Safety Net Deaf and Hard of Hearing

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

ME-DHCI-Deaf & Hard of Hearing & Childhood Ed (Grades 1-6 (DUAL)

Program Code: 27826

As a student in the Master of Education: Deaf & Hard of Hearing- DUAL – (DHCI) 60 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Deaf & Hard of Hearing & Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation:

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Deaf & Hard of Hearing (All Grades) & Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor. 

  • Liberal Arts & Sciences- 30H. (S.H.=credits)

 

Complete 4 workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
  • Autism workshop components is embedded in course HBSE 4000 or 4001 (satisfactorily course completion will be proof)

 

NYSED acceptable grades: 

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Multi-Subject Or Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grade 1-Grade 6)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Safety Net Deaf and Hard of Hearing

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

Program Requirements

Students are prepared to teach in diverse and inclusive environments, including homes, schools, and other community settings, which serve children from birth to age 8 and their families. Child-centered and culturally sensitive practices are emphasized throughout the program, focusing on the need for multiple methods of instruction to accommodate a broad range of learners. Through a curriculum that integrates general and special early childhood education content, we aim to enable our initial certification students to become outstanding early childhood teachers, decision makers, and intellectual and ethical leaders.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-ECED-Early Childhood Ed (Birth-2), Bilingual Extension

Program Code: 29370

MA-ECSE--(INITIAL)-Students With Disabilities (Birth-2), Bilingual Extension

Program Code: 29371

MA-ECSE-- (DUAL) Early Childhood Ed (B-2), Students With Disabilities (Birth-2), Bilingual Extension

Program Code: 28773

 

As a student in the Master of Arts: Early Childhood Education INIT – (ECED) 40 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education (Birth-2), Bilingual Extension; you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation:

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Early Childhood Education (Birth-2), Bil/Ext

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor.

  • Liberal Arts & Sciences- 30H. (S.H.=credits)

 

Complete 3 workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
  • IF completing a students With Disabilities program, then an additional workshop is required: 
    • Autism workshop components is embedded in course C&T 4080 (successful completion of this course will be proof of completion)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Multi-Subject Or Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2)
  • For Students With Disabilities program  completer then an additional CST is required: Content Specialty Test (CST) - Students With Disabilities or safety net Students With Disabilities
  • Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA)

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

Program Requirements

The Preservice Program in Elementary Inclusive Education is both a graduate program and a professional course of study. This rigorous academic program is designed primarily for those who have no (or minimal) formal preparation or coursework in education and are beginning their study of teaching. The program leads to an M.A. degree and New York State teacher certification. Upon completion of the program, graduates can also apply for teacher certification in states other than New York, and many secure teaching positions elsewhere in the U.S. as well as internationally.

There are two main components to the program: course work and student teaching. All M.A. students have a five-year candidacy period in which to complete their degree program.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-ELEM/-Childhood Ed (Grades 1-6)--Program Code: 27834

MA-GFEX-Childhood Ed (Grades 1-6), Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6), Gifted Extension--Program Code: 29404

As a student in the Master of Arts: Childhood Education INIT/Gifted Ext – (ELEM) & (GFEX)- approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)/ Students With Disabilities/Gifted Extension , you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation: 

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Childhood Education (grades 1-6)/Gifted Extension

  

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor. 

  • Liberal Arts & Sciences- 30 H. (S.H= credits)

 

Complete 3 workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

  

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Multi-Subject Or Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grade 1-Grade 6)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Gifted Education or Safety Net Gifted Education

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

 

Program Requirements

Students who are interested in gifted education have two options on the M.A. level at Teachers College.

Those with no background in education can obtain the extension in gifted education as well as certification as an elementary school teacher through the Elementary Inclusive Education Program with the gifted extension (ELGF-DUAL).

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GIFT (NYSED Program Code 29401)- Teaching Certificate General Core & Content Core Requirements

New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for

INITIAL/PROFESSIONAL/PERMANENT teacher certification Extension:

Gifted Education (PreK-12)

Program Code: 29401 

 

As a student in the Master of Arts: Gifted Education –(GIFT) 32 credits approved teacher preparation program, leading to a NYSED- Gifted Education Extension (PreK-12)  –INITIAL/PROFESSIONAL/PERMANENT teaching certificate you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirement prior to degree conferral and institutional recommendation:

 

MUST Hold a valid New York State (NYS)- INITIAL/PROFESSIONAL/PERMANENT classroom teaching certificate(other than career & technical). 

 

Complete 3 workshops and submit proof of completion to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention and Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

  

IMPORTANT: If, at the time of admission, you do not hold a valid New York State— INITIAL/PROFESSIONAL/PERMANENT classroom teaching certificate(other than career & technical), then you may be in the wrong program.  If this is your status, then it is advisable that you consult this information with your academic program advisor to possibly process a program change to accommodate your NYSED-certification status to be institutionally recommended for.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Gifted Education or Safety Net Gifted Education

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Program Requirements

Our programs prepare students to work with individuals with disabilities across a range of contexts. We offer MA and MEd programs in Intellectual Disability/Autism leading to special education certification for teachers of students with and without disabilities in a variety of public and private classroom settings (e.g., general education classrooms, integrated co-teaching (ICT) classrooms, self-contained classrooms, and special schools) across early childhood, childhood, and adolescence. We also offer an MA in Severe/Multiple disabilities for current special educators, and an MA in Guidance and Habilitation for those seeking a non-teacher certification interdisciplinary program focused on the study of individuals with developmental disabilities. At the doctoral level, we offer EdD and PhD programs. Across all of our programs, we offer specialized preparation for working with individuals Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or Intellectual Disability.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-ITDS-DUAL-Intellectual Disabilities/Autism-Childhood Ed (Grades 1-6) & Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6)

NYSED-Program Code: 29957

ME-ITDE-DUAL-Intellectual Disabilities/Autism-Early Childhood (Birth-grade 2), Student With Disabilities (Birth-grade 2)

NYSED-Program Code:29405

MA-ITDA-INIT-Intellectual Disabilities Adolescent (grades 7-12)

NYSED-Program Code: 34506

MA-ITDC-Tran-Intellectual Disabilities/Autism-Childhood Ed (Grades 1-6) & Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6)

NYSED-Program Code: 31521 

As a student in the Master of Arts/Education in any of the areas of: -Intellectual Disability/Autism- INIT – approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate for the above listed teaching certificates, you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation: 

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Childhood Ed (Grades 1-6), Students With Disabilities (Grades 1-6) 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor. 

  • Liberal Arts & Sciences- 30 H. (S.H= credits)

 

Complete 4 workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education OTE:

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)
  • Autism workshop components is embedded in course HBSE 4011 (successful completion of this course will be proof)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required; based on admitted program and certificate grades level to be recommended:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Multi-Subject Or Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 2)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Multi-Subject Or Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grade 1-Grade 6)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Students With Disabilities or Safety Net Students With Disabilities

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

Program Requirements

The Literacy Specialist M.A. program leads to New York State certification in Teaching Literacy and prepares students to assume leadership roles in literacy education.

Students in the 32 point program are immersed in an intense study of practice, theory, and research. They investigate individual and group literacy learning, teacher development, community partnerships, institutional change, and other contemporary and political issues facing literacy education. Participants’ own literacy work plays an important role in their course work. Students write creatively as well as professionally, participate in reading clubs, and keep portfolios of their reading and writing development.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-LITI-Literacy Specialist (Birth-Grade 6)

Program Code: 29479

As a student in the Master of Arts: Literacy Specialist INIT – (LITI) 32 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Literacy Birth-Grade 6), you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation: 

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Literacy (Birth-grade 6) 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor.

  •  Liberal Arts & Sciences- 30 S.H. (S.H.=credits)

 

Complete 3 workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Literacy OR safety net Literacy

  

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

 

Program Requirements

Over its long and distinguished history, the Program in Mathematics Education has stressed the preparation of leaders in education. These leaders are successful scholars in their discipline, as well as educators. Faculty and staff are committed to leadership training through a variety of courses, workshops, and research experiences, domestic and through international study offerings. Many of the local learning experiences are performed in collaboration with private, public, and parochial schools in the tri-state metropolitan region.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-MATH (Grades 7-12)

Program Code: 29396

As a student in the Master of Arts: Mathematics Education (Grades 7-12) INIT-- (MATH) 36 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Mathematics (Grades 7-12), you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation:

 Below are the pre-requisites required for- Mathematics (Grades 7-12)  

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor.

  •  Mathematics - 30 S.H. (S.H.=credits)

 

Complete 3 workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Mathematics or Safety Net Mathematics

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

 

Program Requirements

Welcome to the program in Music and Music Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, one of the oldest and most distinguished programs of its kind in the country. This rich heritage and legacy provides a foundation upon which current faculty and students engage with contemporary issues in music education, especially those associated within our urban setting.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

Music (All Grades)

Program Code for MA-MUSC (40cr): 29375

Program Code for ME-MUSC (60cr): 32112 

As a student in the Master of Arts & Master of Education: Music Education INIT – (MUSC) program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Music (All Grades), you must first satisfactorily meet the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation:

 

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Music (All Grades) 

  

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor.

  • Music- 30 S.H (S.H.=credits)

 

 Complete 3 workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

  

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

Program Requirements

The Movement Science and Education/Kinesiology program at Teachers College, Columbia University has a long tradition of excellence. We were the first program in the United States to offer both the master's and doctoral degree in this field and for over a century have been a leader in graduate education.  Since the inception of Teachers College as a premiere graduate school of education, psychology and health, we have been a pioneer in research and application related to physical education, exercise and physical activity. Our doctoral programs in Movement Sciences and Education and Kinesiology are among the best in the nation. The program offers four specializations: Applied (Exercise) Physiology, Motor Learning and Control, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Education.

We are very unique in that we approach the study of movement from a multi-disciplinary perspective. There is an emphasis on the scientific and theoretical core of physiology, behavioral science, neural bases of movement control, pedagogy. The program’s focus is on the practical applications of science and theory in the laboratory, clinic, school and community.

Today we continue to excel in graduate education and research in the sub-disciplines of Kinesiology, including Applied (Exercise) Physiology, Motor Learning and Control, Physical Education and Occupational Therapy.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-PHED-Physical Education (All Grades)

Program Code: 28683 

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Physical Education (All Grades) 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor.

  • Physical Education- 30 S.H. (S.H.=credits)

 

Complete 3 workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Physical education or Safety Net Physical Education

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

Program Requirements

The Science Education Program at Teachers College was one of the first in the nation 
to encompass both professional teacher education and a research-based doctoral program that prepares leaders for science education roles in pre-college and higher education. The guiding principle for our program offerings is that professional science educators should be thoroughly educated in their content discipline and bring modern theories of learning and education to bear on their scholarship as professional teachers and in their research for 
the doctoral degree.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-SCIB-Teaching Biology (Grades 7-12)

Program Code: 28676 

As a student in the Master of Arts: Teaching Biology INIT – (SCIB) 36 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Biology (Grades 7-12), you must first have satisfactorily met the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation:

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Biology Education (Grades 7-12) 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor.

  • Biology- 30 S.H. (S.H.= credits)

 

Complete 3 Workshops and submit to the OTE:

  • Child Abuse
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Biology

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

Program Requirements

The Science Education Program at Teachers College was one of the first in the nation 
to encompass both professional teacher education and a research-based doctoral program that prepares leaders for science education roles in pre-college and higher education. The guiding principle for our program offerings is that professional science educators should be thoroughly educated in their content discipline and bring modern theories of learning and education to bear on their scholarship as professional teachers and in their research for 
the doctoral degree.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-SCIC-Teaching Chemistry (Grades 7-12)

Program Code: 28675 

As a student in the Master of Arts: Teaching Chemistry INIT – (SCIC) 36 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Chemistry (Grades 7-12), you must first have satisfactorily met the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation:

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Chemistry Education (Grades 7-12) 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor.

  • Chemistry- 30 S.H. (S.H.= credits)

 

Complete 3 Workshops listed below and submit proof of completion to the OTE:

  • Child Abuse
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

  

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Chemistry

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

 

Program Requirements

The Science Education Program at Teachers College was one of the first in the nation 
to encompass both professional teacher education and a research-based doctoral program that prepares leaders for science education roles in pre-college and higher education. The guiding principle for our program offerings is that professional science educators should be thoroughly educated in their content discipline and bring modern theories of learning and education to bear on their scholarship as professional teachers and in their research for 
the doctoral degree.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-SCIE-Teaching Earth Science (Grades 7-12)

Program Code: 28673 

As a student in the Master of Arts: Teaching Earth Science- INIT – (SCIE) 36 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Earth Science (Grades 7-12), you must first have satisfactorily met the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation:

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Earth Science (Grades 7-12) 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor.

  • Earth Science- 30 S.H. (S.H.= credits)

 

Complete 3 Workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Earth Science

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

Program Requirements

The Science Education Program at Teachers College was one of the first in the nation 
to encompass both professional teacher education and a research-based doctoral program that prepares leaders for science education roles in pre-college and higher education. The guiding principle for our program offerings is that professional science educators should be thoroughly educated in their content discipline and bring modern theories of learning and education to bear on their scholarship as professional teachers and in their research for 
the doctoral degree.

Related Links

New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-SCIP-Teaching Physics (Grades 7-12)

Program Code: 28674  

As a student in the Master of Arts: Teaching Physics- INIT – (SCIP) 36 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Physics (Grades 7-12), you must first have satisfactorily met the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation: 

Below are the pre-requisites required for- Physics (Grades 7-12) 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor.

  • Physics- 30 S.H. (S.H.= credits)

 

Complete 3 Workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

  

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Physics

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

Program Requirements

Welcome to the Applied Linguistics (AL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. The AL and TESOL program is interested in questions related to the nature of language as a biological, physical, or psychological phenomenon, as well as to questions concerning how language is used by native speakers and language learners as an interactional, social, or cultural phenomenon. The AL and TESOL program is also deeply concerned with how first and second languages are learned, taught, and assessed in a wide range of real-world or laboratory contexts. 

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-TESL-Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Program Code: 27825 

As a student in the Master of Arts: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages-INIT – (TESL) 38 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (All Grades), you must first have satisfactorily met the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation:

Below are the pre-requisites required for-Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (All Grades)

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor. 

  • Major or equivalent in one of the liberal arts & sciences- 30 H. (S.H.= credits)
  • Language other than English (including American Sign Language)– 12 cr

  

Complete 3 Workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE): 

  • Child Abuse
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

  

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - ESOL or safety net ESOL

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

Program Requirements

Welcome to the Program in English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. Our website will introduce you to the eight different degree tracks that are sponsored by our Program. These tracks cover three different doctoral degree sub-programs and five different masters degree sub-programs. While each of our degree sub-programs overlaps significantly with others, each one also has unique features in the learning opportunities it affords its students and in the students whose needs it serves.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-ENGL-English Language Arts (Grades 7-12)

Program Code: 29338

As a student in the Master of Arts: Teaching of English INIT – (ENGL) 38 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in English Language Arts (Grades 7-12), you must first have satisfactorily met the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation: 

Below are the pre-requisites required for- English Language Arts (Grades 7-12) 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor

  • English- 30 S.H. (S.H.= credits)

 

Complete 3 Workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse Identification 
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - English Language Arts OR safety net English language Arts

  

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

Program Requirements

Welcome to the program in Social Studies Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, one of the oldest and most distinguished programs of its kind in the country. We live in challenging times. Problems on the near horizon, including global climate change, mass violence, deteriorating social welfare, and human rights violations can lead to cynicism and social decline. Yet we paradoxically live in a time of hope and opportunity as the rise of social media foils the despotic reach of governments, new technologies create space for robust public discourse, and education stands front and center as the last great hope of humanity's aim to live peaceably, sustainably and humanely. Social educators are crucial contributors in helping shape this uncertain future. 

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-SSTE-Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

Program Code: 29372 

As a student in the Master of Arts: Teaching of Social Studies INIT – (SSTE) 38 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Social Studies (Grades 7-12), you must first have satisfactorily met the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation: 

Below are the pre-requisites required for-  Social Studies (Grades 7-12)  

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor:

  • Social Studies- 30 S.H. (S.H.= credits)

 

Complete 3 Workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE):

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

 

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

  

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Social Studies OR safety net Social Studies

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

 

 

Program Requirements

Communication, Media, and Learning Technologies Design (CMLTD) Program provides a cluster of degree programs for students seeking to develop leadership capacities in the use of information and communication technologies in education and society. The program applies to all subject areas and serves students, staff, and faculty members who share a commitment as educators to use digital technologies to improve education at all levels.

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New York State Education Department (NYSED) requirements for INITIAL teacher certification:

MA-TETS-Technology Specialist (All Grades)

Program Code: 28608 

As a student in the Master of Arts: Technology Specialist INIT – (TETS) 38 credits approved teacher preparation program, please know that in order for you to be able to obtain a NYSED-INITIAL teaching certificate in Technology Specialist (All Grades), you must first have satisfactorily met the following requirements prior to your degree conferral and institutional recommendation: 

Below are the pre-requisites required for-Educational Technology Specialist (All Grades) 

 

NYSED-“Content Core”- Note: If you have any questions about this section, you must consult with your academic program advisor: 

  • Technology Education- 30 H. (S.H.= credits)

 

 Complete 3 Workshops and submit to the Office of Teacher Education (OTE): 

  • Child Abuse Identification
  • School Violence Prevention & Intervention
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA)

  

NYSED acceptable grades:

Courses with a grade of C or above for undergraduate level, and B- or above for graduate level courses are acceptable toward meeting content core requirements.

 

NYSED- Examinations requirement-- New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCEs) required:

  • Educating All Students Test (EAS)
  • Content Specialty Test (CST) - Educational Technology Specialist OR safety net Educational Technology Specialist

 

Upon completion of your Teachers College approved teacher preparation program you are able to apply:

 

Steps for applying for out of New York State (NYS)certification/credential/license: 

  • Apply for your out of NYS-teaching certificate via that state’s department of education.
  • Take/pass all required examination(s) for the out of state you are applying to be certified/credentialed/licensed
  • Undergo Fingerprint Clearance at THAT state
  • Print/and complete the top portion of the out of state verification of approved program completion form and either scan and email or mail such form to OTE to attention Faride Suarez for evaluation/verification and completion in support of the approved teacher preparation program you completed at Teachers College
  • After the out of state-DOE form is verified and completed by Faride Suarez at OTE, it will either be emailed or mailed to the student or the state’s DOE for their evaluation and verification (note: the out of state form will indicate to whom it should be mailed/emailed to).

 

 

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Box: 97 Phone: 212-678-4057 Email: ote@tc.edu

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