At a time when teachers are in growing demand, the Westchester Graduate Campus of Long Island University can assist students trained in other fields who wish to become teachers; those who are teachers seeking a master's degree and/or professional development; and those who come to us directly from an undergraduate teacher education experience, but are not yet practicing classroom teachers. Regardless of prior training, the faculty and staff of the Westchester Graduate Campus offer personalized advising in a caring and supportive environment. 95% of 2000-2001 program completers have passed the LAST part of the NYSTCE exam. Education (M.S.Ed.)  Childhood Grades 1-6  Middle Childhood and Adolescence Grades 5-12  Special Education Grade 1-6 or 7-12  Teaching Literacy Birth - Grade 6 and Grades 5-12  TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) All Grades Admission Requirements to School of Education A bachelors degree from an accredited institution An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 Two letters of recommendation A written statement of professional goals Types of Certificates Available for students without prior certification: Initial Certification - upon successful completion of the master's degree and the appropriate parts of the New York State Teachers Certification Examination (NYSTCE), students are eligible for New York State Initial Certification. They then must teach for one year under a school-provided mentor and work in a teaching position for at least one additional year to be eligible for Professional Certification. for students with prior certification: Professional Certification - upon successful completion of the master's degree and fulfillment of the New York State Education Department's classroom teaching requirements, students are eligible for New York State Professional Certification. Education Faculty/Administration Dr. Sylvia Blake Academic Dean sblake@liu.edu Dr. Rebecca Rich Program Director, Literacy rrich@liu.edu Dr. Janet Simon Special Education jsimon@liu.edu

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