Department: Counseling, Leadership, Literacy & Special Edu

The Department of Counseling, Leadership, Literacy, and Special Education offers programs leading in the following areas: counselor education (school counseling), special education, educational leadership (school building and district leader), organizational leadership (higher education, non-profit, corporate, hospital leadership) and literacy. Students interested in such coursework and in preparation for New York State certification and New York City licensure should contact a faculty advisor in the department. Programs are also offered in dual certification for Childhood and Special Education, Early Childhood and Special Education, Literacy and Special Education, and advanced certification in Special Education. Several programs also have a bi-lingual option and students need to speak with an advisor for further information.

Teacher Certification

Teacher certification and licensure is carried out by the New York State Education Department. The public schools of the City of New York have separate licensure procedures and requirements. At both the State and City levels, certification requirements are subject to change without notice. The information about certification contained in this Bulletin is the most up-to-date available at press time, but may become obsolete after publication. It is the responsibility of the student or graduate to consult periodically with a Departmental advisor to keep informed about the latest certification requirements.