AdvCert Secondary Education

The advanced certificate program in secondary education is a 25 s.h. nondegree granting program leading to initial New York State certification necessary for secondary school and vocational secondary school teachers. Students are required to have a major or equivalent (a minimum of 36 s.h.) in appropriate content area (or related area) during either their undergraduate or graduate study. Secondary education certification programs are offered in business, English, languages other than English (Arabic, Chinese, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Russian, or Spanish), mathematics, science (biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science), and social studies.

In subsequent paragraphs the standard requirements and options are outlined. Substitutions will be permitted with advisement where, in the light of the student's background and academic preparation other courses are seen by the department to be appropriate.

Applications for admission to this advanced certificate program are made to the Office of Graduate Admission. Students who have not met the full admission requirements may be advised to complete prerequisite courses under a planned program before the certificate is granted.

Matriculated students must complete the entire 25 s.h. advanced certificate program in-residence at Hofstra.