Master's FAQ

1) What is the difference between initial/professional and professional certification programs?

One major difference is the number of credits between initial/professional (min. 39 credits) and professional (30 credits). Also, students enrolled in initial/professional will have to student teach again.

2) What are the requirements to secure a professional teaching credential?

Please refer to the certificate requirement website.

3) How long do I have to secure a master’s degree (and either an initial/professional or professional certification)?

As of 2005, you have five years to complete your master’s degree from the time you secure your certification from New York State. Please refer to the certificate requirement website to search for other requirements.

4) Can I get an extension to compete the master’s degree?

It is possible. Please refer to the NYSED extension website.

5) What are ways to prepare for New York State Teacher Certification Examinations?

For preparation information please visit the NYSTCE preparation website.

Also, from time to time, we hear of special preparation classes. If you know of any, let one of the faculty members know and we will send an email to all education students via the list-serve.

6) Can I request who/where I like to be placed to student teach?

When you apply to student teach, on the application there is a section asking for the name and contact information for someone you are requesting to student teach with. We try to honor this, but sometimes this may not work out. But we do our best.

7) Can you explain fingerprinting?

Please visit the NYSED fingerprinting website for information.

8) What, when, and where is Project SAVE?

Please visit the following NYSED SAVE website for information.

9) Can you explain about the child abuse online course?

Please visit the child abuse website for information.

10) Can you explain about the DASA training?

Please visit the following NYSED DASA website for information.

11) What tests do I need to take, and pass, in order to secure my certification?

Refer to the NYSED certification website.

Also, information can be found at the NYSED website.

Helpful Websites

Education Links

Name of Website	Website Address
TEACH	http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/teach/login.html
New York State Teacher Certification Exams	http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/
Certification From Start to Finish	http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/certprocess.html
Finger Printing FAQS	http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/faqfc.html
SAVE Certification	http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/save.html
Child Abuse Certification	http://www.childabuseworkshop.com/
DASA Certification	http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/dasa-applicant.html
NYS Certification Testing Preparation Guides	http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/NY_prepare_opener.asp
Search Certification Requirements	http://eservices.nysed.gov/teach/certhelp/CertRequirementHelp.do
Chalk and Wire ePortfolio System	http://chalkandwire.com
Swivl (robotic video recording device)	http://swivl.com

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