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English Teacher, Grades 7-12 Alternative Transitional B Certification

Overview

Official Name of Program

English Teacher, Grades 7-12 Alternative Transitional B Certification

Plan Code

ENGAC-MSED

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Middle and High School Education

Career

Graduate

Degree Designation

MSED - Master of Science in Education

HEGIS Code

0899.50

NYSED Program Code

25802 - ENGAC-MSED

CIP Code

13.1305

Fulfills the academic requirements for Initial and Professional Certifications.

This program offers two tracks for candidates possessing a Trans B license from New York State.

  • Track 1 (32 crs.): Alternative Transitional B candidates seeking initial certification in English Education 7-12.

  • Track 2 (36 crs.): Alternative Transitional B candidates seeking dual certification in English Education 7-12 and SWD 7-12 Generalist.

Requirements

Prerequisite

  • Possess a bachelor's degree in English or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.

  • Have earned a minimum cumulative index of 3.0 in the undergraduate record.

  • A 500-word essay on interest in the program as it relates to long-term career goals.

  • Two letters of recommendation.

  • An interview with an English Education program coordinator that includes a transcript review.

Completion requirement
Earn at least 32 credits
Completion requirement

Candidates who hold a valid Transitional B certificate in English Education grades 7-12 from New York State.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
  • 1008741
  • 1008811
  • 1155851
AND
Earn at least 12 credits from the following:
  • 1008791
  • 1009081
  • 1009091
  • 1009121
  • 1009141
  • 1009361
  • 1009131
AND
Earn at least 3 credits

Consult with an adviser in the English Education program for the appropriate course to satisfy this requirement.

AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 1009031
AND
Earn at least 5 credits from the following:
  • 1008891
  • 1008941
Completion requirement

Candidates with an undergraduate degree in English, who lack core education requirements and seek Trans B, Initial, and Professional Certifications in English 7-12 and Students with Disabilities (SWD), Generalist, Grades 7-12. The Trans B license allows candidates to begin teaching full-time while completing the remaining degree requirements.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1536251
  • 1003481
AND
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1003281
  • 1003461
  • 1008811
AND
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1003261
  • 1003301
  • 1008791
  • 1536261
  • 1536271
AND
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 1536281
  • 1536291
Completion requirement

In order to be recommended for initial certification in English Education 7-12, students must: (a) complete the master's degree with a cumulative index of 3.0 or better; (b) present passing scores on the following New York State examinations: Educating All Students (EAS), and English CST and (c) demonstrate successful completion of a liberal arts and sciences core.

In order to qualify for professional certification in English Education 7-12, in addition to the master's degree, teachers must complete one year of mentored, full-time teaching and two years of full-time teaching in a public or private school which serves grades 7- 12, and must meet any additional New York State requirements.

Qualified English Education 7-12 candidates may also apply to one of the following Advanced Certificates and extend their certifications accordingly:
(1) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL P-12);
(2) Middle Childhood Extension, Grades 5-6;
(3) Bilingual Extension