Teacher Certification

The questions answered in this website are intended only for the University at Albany students.

All students must apply for certification through the TEACH system and instructional seminars will be hosted by the School of Education for all students who intend on becoming certified. You must reserve a spot in order to attend by calling 442-3529.

The next TEACH seminar will be on:

Tuesday, July 22 at 4:00, Science Library SLOG 12 (DW2)
Thursday, August 7 at 4:00, Science Library SLOG 12 (DW2)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please click on your degree program below for information on applying for certification.

Teacher Education

• Advanced Classroom Teaching (ACT)
• Childhood Education (Literacy)
• Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology (CDIT)
• Early Childhood Education (Literacy)
• Educational Psychology
• General Educational Studies
• Library Media Specialist
• Literacy Specialist
• Master’s of Science in Secondary Education (MSSE)
• Reading (NOT Literacy)
• Special Education (Emotional & Behavioral Disorder)
• Special Education (Inclusion and Special Education)
• Special Education (Inclusion)
• Special Education and Literacy – (2 years - 67 credits)
• Special Education and Literacy – (1 year - 40 credits)
• TESOL

Pupil’s Personnel and Administrative Certificates

• School Administrator and Supervisor/School District Administrator/School Business Administrator/School Building Leader/School District Leader/School Distrcit Business Leader
• School Guidance Counseling
• School Psychology