Teacher Certification
Requirements
State certification workshops
Both required workshops are offered at Nazareth University to current students:
- EDU 485 (undergraduate) or EDU 593 (graduate): Dignity For All Students Act (DASA) workshop, covering prevention of discrimination and bullying.
- EDU 475 (undergraduate) or EDU 583 (graduate): Health Education/Child Abuse & Violence Prevention.
The workshop fees, specified on the current students cost page under "department fees" will be charged to your Nazareth bill.
State certification tests
All applicants for initial certification (these exams apply to students who are applying for their first certification) are required to take:
- Educating All Students Test (EAS)
- Content Specialty Tests (CST) vary, as does the timing, based on what you want to teach. See details below for each program.
*As of April 27, 2022 the edTPA requirement for teacher certification is no longer required.
Graduate students pursuing additional/professional certifications are required to take Content Specialty Tests (CST) detailed below.
Register for certification tests
New York State provides a list of test sites and registration information. You also can check your registration status, make registration changes, get preparation materials and get unofficial test results on that webpage.
Content Specialty Test Details:
Undergraduate Programs
Art Education
Late in program: Content Specialty Test (CST) - Visual Arts
Inclusive Adolescence Education
- After taking ADIN 440/441 (summer before senior year): Students with Disabilities
- After taking ADIN 440/441 (summer before senior year): Multi-Subject: Secondary Teachers
- Late senior year: Certification area (such as Math or English)
Inclusive Early Childhood/Childhood Education
- After taking INCH 410/411 (summer before student teaching): Students with Disabilities
- After taking INCH 410/411 (summer before student teaching): Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grades 1- 6) and Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2)
Part three of the test is the same for all Multi-Subject Tests. A candidate applying for multiple Multi-Subject certificates only needs to take and pass part three once.
Music Education
Late in program: Content Specialty Test (CST) - Music
Speech and Language Disabilities
- No CST required.
- No edTPA required.
Graduate Programs
ACCESS Program
Content Specialty Tests (CST):
- Early in program: Certification area (such as Math or English)
- After taking ADIN 440/441 (summer before student teaching): Students with Disabilities
- After taking ADIN 440/441 (summer before student teaching): Multi-Subject: Secondary Teachers
Inclusive Adolescence Education
Content Specialty Tests (CST):
- Early in program: CST – Certification area (such as Math or English)
- Late in program: CST – Students with Disabilities
- Late in program: CST – Multi-Subject: Secondary Teachers
Inclusive Childhood Education
Content Specialty Tests (CST):
- Late in program: Multi-Subject: Teachers of Childhood (Grades 1- 6)
- Late in program: Students with Disabilities
Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Content Specialty Tests (CST):
- Late in program: Multi-Subject: Teachers of Early Childhood (Birth – Grade 2)
- Late in program: Students with Disabilities
Literacy Specialist: Birth-Grade 6 or Grades 5-12
Late in program: Content Specialty Test (CST) - Literacy
Speech and Language Disabilities
Late in program: New York State Teacher Certification Exam – Speech and Language Pathology (Praxis II)
TESOL Education
Late in program: Content Specialty Test (CST) – ESOL
Visual Arts
Late in program: Content Specialty Test (CST) - Visual Arts
Extension for Bilingual Education
Late in program: Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) in Spanish
Out of State Teaching
Each state has specific teacher certification requirements for people applying for certification that already hold certification in New York State. Students seeking out-of-state teacher certification are encouraged to research the state's requirements. If assistance is needed in processing any required forms showing degree/program completion at Nazareth University, please contact the certification office.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Nazareth University curriculum is designed to help students complete the AAQEP-accredited bachelor’s and master's degrees in all School of Education programs and meets educational requirements in New York to apply for teacher certification.
New York State Office of Teaching Initiatives
Nazareth University has not determined whether completion of the bachelor’s and master's degrees in all School of Education programs meets educational requirements for other states.