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Programs for Education Special Subjects/Career Fields

New York State Approved Teacher Certification Programs

The New York State Education Department requires that all Special Subjects and Career Fields teacher candidates major in a liberal art or science and complete an approved teacher preparation program, with an approved pedagogical core.

Degrees/Major Programs of Study:

  • B.S. Music Education PK–12
  • B.S. Visual Arts Education PK–12

Teacher candidates should refer to the major area of concentration in this catalog for specific requirements.

Prerequisites

Full-time students must apply to the School of Education and Human Services by October 1 prior to starting education courses.

Part-time students must apply to the School of Education and Human Services prior to taking their third education course.

Teacher candidates must have experience working with children in grades PK–12 for Visual Arts or Music concentrations, take ENG 1100-English Composition (grade of "B" or better is required), PSY 2040 (required) and maintain a minimum cumulative index of 2.75.