Current Students

Students

Through a collaborative, team-oriented approach, the Office of Teacher Education aims to provide a high level of support and quality service to faculty, students, alumni and the educational community engaged in programs leading to initial and professional certification.

This resource page is to help with student teaching, certification requirements, certification exams, certification workshops, and fingerprinting.

Please visit us on the 4th floor of the Zankel Building in room 411, call us at 212-678-3466 or 212-678-4057, or email us at ote@tc.edu if you need help with certification, student teaching, or other questions related to Professional Education at Teachers College.

Certification Requirements

Teachers College teacher education programs are state approved and Teachers College may recommend students for New York State certification upon successful completion of a degree program.

There are several steps required to obtain certification and our office is ready to help you with certification questions or to schedule a meeting with our certification staff.

Academic Program Requirements

Students in Professional Teacher certification programs are eligible for New York State teacher certification recommendation, upon satisfactory completion of all requirements.

There are several steps required to obtain certification and our office is ready to help you with certification questions or to schedule a meeting with our certification staff. 

Academic Program Requirements

Information for School Building Leaders and School District Leaders

Academic Program Requirements

For students in programs that lead to degrees in:

  • School Counseling
  • School Psychology

Academic Program Requirements

Certification Disclosure

Public Disclosure Notification

Contact Us

Teacher Education @TC

Address: 411 Zankel Building

Box: 97 Phone: 212-678-4057 Email: ote@tc.edu

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