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The Teacher Preparation Program (TPP)- Program Completion for Undergraduates

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø students can obtain New York State Department of Education teacher certification through ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø in addition to their undergraduate degree. Undergraduates may complete the program in eight or nine semesters. The nine-semester pathway allows students to fulfill the student-teaching requirement after graduation, and this additional semester is tuition-free.

Students interested in entering the certification program should first consult with the Director of Teacher Preparation at any point during their time at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø to discuss individualized pathways and requirements. After submitting their application and required materials—and once these have been approved—the student will begin the steps necessary to obtain New York State teacher certification.

• (Student teaching post-graduation)

The program offers teaching certification programs in the following areas:

Student Teaching

Student teaching in local schools is a supervised, hands-on learning experience where prospective teachers work directly with K–12 students under the guidance of a certified classroom teacher during a fall semester. During this placement, TPP students gradually take on responsibilities such as planning lessons, delivering instruction, assessing student learning, and managing a classroom. This immersive experience is invaluable because it allows future teachers to apply the theories and strategies they’ve studied in real educational settings, develop confidence in their instructional abilities, and receive ongoing feedback from experienced mentors. By engaging with diverse learners and real classroom challenges, student teachers gain the practical skills, professional judgment, and classroom presence essential for becoming effective, well-prepared educators.

ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø also offers graduate degrees with certification. 

Master of Arts in Teaching

Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)

The Masters of Arts in Teaching at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). The Teacher Preparation Program at ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø has received accreditation of its educator preparation programs under the AAQEP standards with a successful Quality Assurance Review in spring 2022.