Teacher Certification
Nazareth College has a range of programs approved by the Regents of New York and the New York State Education Department. Nazareth students in education programs can obtain information to apply on-line to New York State Education Department for permanent, initial and professional certification, extensions and annotations through the Teacher Certification Office in the Golisano Academic Center, Room 298. Usually this process is done during a student's last semester in a program.
You can contact the Certification Office at 389-2592 or e-mail gpotemp2@naz.edu for information to apply on-line. Part of the certification process in New York State includes successfully completing the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations. For further information see Nazareth College's guide sheets:
- Undergraduate Adolescence Education
- ACCESS Program
- Undergraduate Business and Marketing
- Undergraduate Music and Art Education
- Undergraduate Quad Inclusive Education
- Undergraduate Speech and Language Disabilities
- Undergraduate & Post Baccalaureate Speech and Language Disabilities
- Graduate Educational Technology
- Graduate Inclusive Adolescence Education
- Graduate Inclusive Early Childhood Education and Childhood Education
- Graduate Literacy Education: Birth-Grade 6 and Grades 5-12
- Graduate TESOL Education
- Graduate Visual Arts
- Graduate Business & Marketing
Additional Resources
- NYS Code of Ethics for Educators
- NYSTCE Homepage
- NYSTCE 2009-2010 Registration Instruction and Test Dates
- NYSTEC Study Guides
- NYSED Certification Requirements
- NYSED Certification Offices
- BOCES Regional Certification Evaluators
- Science majors at Nazareth - General Science Extention
Interstate Certification
Teacher certification requirements differ across states. New York State has agreements with other states regarding teacher certification. These states will take a NYS teaching certificate for the first year of teaching as the individual addresses certification requirements within their new state. Please note, it is wise to maintain your New York State certification. Please contact the certification office if you need further information.
- Interstate Certification Agreement and participating states
- Other State Certfication Offices (out of state)
Announcement
The State Professional Standards and Practices Board for Teaching has developed a code of ethics for professional educators: The New York State Code of Ethics for Educators. The Board of Regents approved an amendment to Commissioner's Regulations that extends the term of the Initial certificate to provide teachers with Initial certificates five years to complete a Master's degree to qualify for Professional certification.
Certification-only, Annotations & Extensions
Nazareth College currently offers seven certification-only programs. These programs lead to teacher certification or build on existing teacher certification, but do not lead to an academic degree. Click here to learn more.
Contact Us
Teacher Certification Office
Mrs. Georgeanna Potempa, Coordinator of Teacher Certification
Golisano Academic Center, Room 298
Phone: (585) 389-2592
Fax: (585) 389-2938
Email: gpotemp2@naz.edu
Designated Certification Officer for Nazareth College: Craig M. Hill, Ed.D.