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Certification Information
New York State Certification Application is now available ONLINE  
CERTIFICATION TOOLKIT
To initiate the NY State certification process =
Fordham's endorsement the Online application form.
The information contained in this toolkit is for Fordham University students who are enrolled in a New York State Education Department (NYSED) approved degree program in teaching, administration or pupil personnel services that qualifies the graduate for state certification. Fordham will endorse graduates of all Graduate School of Education degree-granting programs except for the following, which are not New York State approved:
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MSEd in Curriculum and Teaching
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MSEd in Educational Psychology
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MS in Human Resources
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MS in Adult Education and Human Resource Development (REAL)
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MSEd in Administration and Supervision - Catholic Education Leadership
Please note that new requirements for teaching certificates went into effect in February 2004.
To review specific certificate requirements for New York State certification, please refer to the New York State Education Department (NYSED) website at: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/nyscertreq.htm
FORDHAM-ENDORSED NEW YORK STATE CERTIFICATION PROCESS
To initiate the NY State certification process, with Fordham's endorsement the Online application form.
CERTIFICATION OUTSIDE NEW YORK STATE
If you are interested in applying for certification outside of New York State, you can access information about individual state's requirements at their respective State Licensing Agencies.
Most states will require documentation to verify the completion of your Fordham degree. If you require assistance, please contact the Certification Office.
IMPORTANT CERTIFICATION CONTACT INFORMATION
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
113 West 60th Street
Room 1115
New York, NY 10023
Contact: Christine Pryor
Phone: (212) 636-7816 Fax: (212) 636-7826
Email: pryor@fordham.edu
Student Enrollment and Financial Services
Phone: (212) 636-6700
NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (NYSED)
Office of Teaching Initiatives
Phone: (518) 474-3901
Websites:
Certification Online Records System (CORE):
On-line Tracking of NY State Certification Applications
Website: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/core.htm
Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability (OSPRA):
Fingerprinting Information
Phone: (518) 473-2998
Website: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/ospra/index.html
TESTING INFORMATION
National Evaluation Systems, Inc. (New York State Teacher Certification Examinations)
Phone: (413) 256-2882
Website: http://www.nystce.nesinc.com
Educational Testing Service (PRAXIS Examination)
Phone: (609) 771-7395
Website: http://www.ets.org/praxis/index.html
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