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Traditional Teacher Training

Are you interested in earning your bachelor’s or master’s degree in education?

The most common route to earning teacher certification in New York is to attend a traditional teacher preparation program at a college or university in New York State.

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Traditional teacher training programs provide comprehensive training and student teaching experience. They offer the most flexibility to focus on any subject area or grade level.

Will you be certified by this fall?

If you will be certified by September, you are eligible to apply now!

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NYCPS-Supported Traditional Programs

NYC Ʒ߿ (NYCPS) partners with select colleges and universities to offer traditional teacher preparation programs that provide additional support to candidates on their way to becoming certified teachers.

Empire State Teacher Residency Program

The Empire State Teacher Residency Program offers future educators the opportunity to jumpstart their careers by completing paid residencies at NYCPS while obtaining a master’s degree and teacher certification.

Undergraduate Programs

NYCPS partners with the following colleges and universities to offer programs that support aspiring teachers to earn their bachelor’s degrees and teacher certification. 

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Visit the Support Center for detailed resources on applying, certification, hiring, and more.