Applying for Certification
Students completing a New York State registered teacher education program should apply for certification through Adelphi University by following these guidlines:

• Applicants should complete the New York State Application via institutional recommendation.
• Applications for certification are to be completed in the semester prior to graduation.
• Applications may be obtained through the School of Education offices or the Office of the Registrar, Levermore Hall. You can also download an application (PDF 36 KB).

Graduation Date	Certification Application Due
January 31	November 1
May 31	March 1
August 31	June 1

All teacher certification candidates recommended by Adelphi University must successfully complete:

• the degree program requirements.
• any deficiencies in the liberal arts and sciences (see program of study for specific requirements).
• any deficiencies in the content area (see program of study for specific requirements).
• student teaching.

All teacher certification candidates must take and pass the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) required for their particular area of certification.  Please see your program of study for specific testing requirements or click here.  Please note: although you may already hold a valid certificate in another teaching area, the necessary parts of the NYSTCE are now required for all applicants seeking certification in an additional area.

For the most updated requirements please consult your advisor or the New York State Education Department.  A limited number of NYSTCE registration bulletins are available in all School of Education offices and the Office of the Registrar.  The purpose of these bulletins is to provide general information concerning preparations for tests, test registration, registering for alternative testing arrangements, dates of tests, score reports, and forms.

All applicants for certification are required to complete two clock hours of coursework or training regarding the identification and reporting of suspected child abuse and maltreatment.  In addition, all applicants for a certificate on or after February 2, 2001 are required to complete two clock hours of course work or training in school violence prevention and intervention in accordance with section 3004 of the Education Law.  All applicants must:

• complete the Health Preparation for Teachers or the equivalent through Adelphi University.  This course will provide the required training as part of your teacher education program
  
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• submit to the University Certification Office documentation that the Child Abuse and Violence Prevention seminars have been satisfied.  Upon completion of the workshops, the applicant will receive a Certificate of Completion from the service provider.