Application for the Initial Certificate

Upon successful completion of the undergraduate degree program and all certification course requirements including the NYS certification workshops (see above), the School of Education will recommend the student for certification.  The student must complete the online certification application and submit a fingerprinting package to the New York State Education Department.

Teacher certification is conferred by New York State only.  Consult NYSED at www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ or the School of Education office for specific information on the certificates you are seeking.