Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education

The advanced certificate program in secondary education is a 25 s.h. non-degree granting program leading to initial New York state certification necessary for secondary school and vocational secondary school teachers. Students are required to have a major or equivalent (a minimum of 36 s.h.) in the appropriate content area (or related area) during either their undergraduate or graduate study. Secondary education certification programs are offered in business, English, World Languages (Arabic, Chinese, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Russian, or Spanish), mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, physics, earth science), and social studies.In subsequent paragraphs, the standard requirements and options are outlined. Substitutions will be permitted with advisement where in the light of the student's background and academic preparation, other courses are seen by the department to be appropriate.

A completed application form for the program.A bachelor of arts degree and a master's degree (or its equivalent) in the content area (or related content area) in which certification will be sought. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on undergraduate course work, or its equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.A minimum GPA of 2.75 on coursework in the content area in which certification is being sought.A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate coursework.An interview and/or portfolio are required for some content areas.