Education Requirements

Relevant education is needed for all educator certification titles. There are two types of degrees that can lead to certification:

  1. Bachelor’s degree with the requisite education credits
  2. Bachelor’s degree without education credits and a Master’s degree in education

Note: all teachers will eventually need to complete a Master’s degree to maintain their certifications.

Before you complete your education program, you must file for a graduation audit so your education records can be processed on time.

Program Completion Term and  Program Completion Date File for a Graduation Audit Estimated Date for Program Completion to Be Verified and Recommendation for Certification to Be Entered by Brooklyn College
Spring:
June 1 official program completion date		 On or before February 15 Early July
Summer:
September 1 official program completion date		 On or before March 15 Late September
Fall:
December 31 official program completion date		 On or before September 15 Mid- to late January
Winter intersession:
February 1 official program completion date		 On or before September 15 Early March

 

Teaching Fellows and Teach for America students can call 718.951.4800 for information.

Your education for certification will be confirmed by the Registrar’s Office. Once you have received an e-mail confirming that you have officially finished your program, you can contact the Brooklyn College certification officer for an institutional recommendation to be added to your TEACH account. The institutional recommendation confirms that your New York State Registered program is done.

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