CERTIFICATION

The School of Education offers many New York State-approved graduate degree programs that lead to teacher and other school professional certifications. We do not offer any undergraduate certification programs. Below is an alphabetical list of certificate titles and the NY State-approved programs that lead to those certificates. For more information about the program and admission requirements, click on the program title. If you have questions about which degree is appropriate for you or you have questions about the certification process, please contact Pathways Into Education Center at PIECenter@uamail.albany.edu or 518-442-4828.

The Office of Teaching at the New York State Education Department has the most current and comprehensive set requirements and regulations governing all the teaching and school professional certifications.
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/

The University at Albany Certification Office provides information, applications and assistance to students in our New York State-approved teacher and practitioner preparation programs.
http://www.albany.edu/graduate/teachercert.shtml

Apply online for the New York State Teacher Certification Exams (NYSTCE).
http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/