The Department of Teacher Education offers teacher performance-based certification programs in one or more of several areas of education:

Early Childhood (Birth - Grade 2)
Childhood (Grades 1-6)
Childhood and Ext. 7-9
Adolescence (Grades 7-12)
Adolescence and 5-6 Ext. and
Dual programs in Special and General education (Grades 1-6).

All programs as listed have been approved by and registered with the New York State Education Department. The Department of Teacher Education is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council.

Students may elect a four-year (BA) or five-year (BA and MS) program of study depending upon the choice of academic major. Selection of fifth year program must be made by the second semester of junior year.

We offers teacher certification programs in several areas of education:  

• Course Descriptions
• Course Schedule

Meet Our Faculty

Get to know the Teacher Education faculty.

Contact the Department

Phone: 718-405-3284
Fax: Phone: 718-405-3201
Founders Hall, Level 3, Room 321

Chairperson: Dr. Mary Ellen Sullivan
Phone: (718) 405-3281
E-mail: maryellen.sullivan@mountsaintvincent.edu