Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Advanced Certificate in Secondary Education in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
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Hempstead United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,250
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The advanced certificate program for secondary education is a 25-semester-hour, non-degree program that qualifies graduates for initial New York State teaching certification in secondary and vocational schools. Applicants must complete a major or equivalent (minimum 36 s.h.) in a relevant subject area during their undergraduate or graduate studies. Certification options include business, English, world languages (Arabic, Chinese, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Russian, or Spanish), mathematics, sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, earth science), and social studies. The following sections detail standard requirements and alternatives. With departmental approval, course substitutions may be allowed based on a student's academic background and preparation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A completed application form for the program.
A bachelor of arts degree and a master's degree (or its equivalent) in the content area (or related content area) in which certification will be sought. Coursework must include at least 3 credits in the following: Math, Science, History/Social Science, English, and Language other than English with a grade of C or above.
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on undergraduate course work, or it's equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 on course work in the content area in which certification is being sought.
Three-semester hours introductory Psychology or equivalent or established competency in the field.
A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
An interview and/or portfolio are required for some content areas.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
A bachelor of arts degree and a master's degree (or its equivalent) in the content area (or related content area) in which certification will be sought. Coursework must include at least 3 credits in the following: Math, Science, History/Social Science, English, and Language other than English with a grade of C or above.
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on undergraduate course work, or it's equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 on course work in the content area in which certification is being sought.
Three-semester hours introductory Psychology or equivalent or established competency in the field.
A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
An interview and/or portfolio are required for some content areas.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
28,250