Click this link: New York State Education Department ("NYSED") to view fingerprinting instructions, and to get the Service Code or URL for fingerprinting.
Both required workshops are offered at Nazareth University to current students:
The workshop fees, specified on the current students cost page under "department fees" will be charged to your Nazareth bill.
All applicants for initial certification (these exams apply to students who are applying for their first certification) are required to take:
*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.
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.
You must apply for each certification, using Nazareth-specific program codes, through the state TEACH system. Process details will be shared during the last semester of your program. If you have questions contact: Nazareth Certification Office at tcert@naz.edu, 585-389-2592 or 585-389-2051.
Student application instructions to apply for teacher certification »
Once you successfully complete all coursework, Nazareth University will recommend you to New York state for certification.
Late in program: Content Specialty Test (CST) - Visual Arts
Late in program: Content Specialty Test (CST) - Music
Content Specialty Tests (CST):
Content Specialty Tests (CST):
Content Specialty Tests (CST):
Content Specialty Tests (CST):
Late in program: Content Specialty Test (CST) - Literacy
Late in program: New York State Teacher Certification Exam – Speech and Language Pathology (Praxis II)
Late in program: Content Specialty Test (CST) – ESOL
Late in program: Content Specialty Test (CST) - Visual Arts
Late in program: Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA) in Spanish
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.
Contact: tcert@naz.edu,
Phone: 585-389-2592, or 585-389-2051
Visit: Golisano Academic Center 271
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