The Department of Graduate Education offers three New York State approved Advanced Certificate Programs that are derived from the Master of Science in Urban and Multicultural Education. Each program consists of three courses (9 credits). Upon completion of the course of study, students are awarded an Advanced Certificate in the selected area of study. For additional information, please refer to the Graduate Catalogue. You may also submit an online inquiry.

Application Requirements:

Students who wish to apply for an Advanced Certificate Program must hold a bachelor's degree. Prospective students must also meet the academic requirements for admission to the Graduate Program in Education, submit an official transcript, and pay the required application fee. Applicants must obtain permission from the Director of the Graduate Program in Education before registering for courses. For more information, please contact the School of Professional and Continuing Studies at 718-405-3322. Please forward official copies of all college level transcripts to the School of Professional and Continuing Studies at 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Administration Building, Suite 304, Riverdale, NY, 10471. Download a copy of the Advanced Certificate Program in Graduate Education application form.

Certificate Programs:

Advanced Certificate Program in Middle Level Education: This program is designed to enable teachers to be eligible for Middle Level extension in either PreK-6 or 7-12 provisional or permanent New York State certifications. The program provides the teacher with the knowledge and skills needed to implement middle school philosophy and pedagogy. Program requirements are EDUC 702. 704, and 706.

Advanced Certificate Program in Multicultural Studies: This program is of particular benefit to health care, human resource, and business personnel as well as educators. It provides an understanding of the issues, concepts, and strategies needed to understand multiculturalism in today's world. Program requirements are EDUC 502, 504, and 506. EDUC 502 are 504 are required. As a selection option, the student may choose another of the related graduate courses - according to one's professional interest.

Advanced Certificate Program in Instructional Technology and Global Perspectives: This program is designed to enable elementary and secondary teachers to understand the culture and skills of information technology. It provides teachers with the knowledge, experience, and confidence needed to become more technologically literate. Program requirements are EDUC 732, 734, and 736.

Additional Information:

Students who successfully complete all academic and professional requirements will be recommended by the Teacher Education Department for permanent New York State certification in the areas of first certification. Academic requirements include completion of all courses with the prescribed grades and G.P.A. Professional requirements include demonstration of affective behaviors appropriate to the profession. These requirements for permanent certification are applicable to candidates who have received provisional certification before February 2, 2004. Students who received New York State Initial Certification after February 2, 2004 in Childhood (1-6) or Childhood with a Grade 7-9 extension in a content area will be academically eligible for Professional Certification after successful completion of the MS program.