Teacher Certification

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If you are a prospective student seeking information about NYU Steinhardt's New York State approved teacher, pupil personnel and administrative certification programs, please visit the Teacher Certification Programs page. NYU Steinhardt also offers a Teacher Residency program with online course work and student teaching in partnership schools in New York and several other states.

If you are a current student seeking Application Instructions and Program Codes, Required New York State Teacher Certification Examinations, or an FAQ, please use the appropriate links in the drop down menu of the Teacher Certification tab above.

Teacher Certification Disclosure

Teacher Education offers an on-campus program that places students in supervised field experiences within New York State (NYS).

NYU is authorized pursuant to the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) to enroll students in supervised field experiences in the SARA states and territories. For further details regarding NYU's SARA membership please visit the NYU State Authorization website. SARA requires universities to disclose to applicants and students whether programs that lead to professional licensure or certification meet the educational requirements for licensure or certification in those states in which students are doing learning placements. NYU's on-campus teacher education programs only place students in New York State settings. 

NYU Steinhardt has not made a determination with respect to the educational and professional licensure and certification requirements for its on-campus teacher education programs for the following states and territories: