Certification Information

Important Information:

When you apply for NYS Teacher Certification please make sure you follow the "Approved Teacher Preparation Program" pathway. Please select the CODE assigned to your program.

Click here   for information about State certification requirements in the United States of America.

The following CODES are for the School of Education students ONLY.

Bachelor of Science

_{The following CODES are for St. John's College} 

                              _{Minor students ONLY.}

Bachelor of Arts

 Bachelor of Science

New York State Teachers Certification Exams

New York City Department of Education

New York State Education Department

New York State Office of Teaching Initiatives (Teach Online Services)*

                *Note all current students in education must register for
                  Teach Online Services

New York State Fingerprinting Information

How to Register for NYS Certification

Click here for information about State certification requirements in the United States of America.

Certification Specialists for The School of Education

Lydia Haluska
Assistant Dean (Queens)
Undergraduate Studies
718-990-6205
Haluskal@stjohns.edu

Susann Ragone
Assistant Dean (Staten Island)
Undergraduate Studies
718-990-4308
Ragones@stjohns.edu

Paul J. Pedota
Director of Field Experiences & Alternative Teacher Certification Programs
718-990-5654
Pedotap@stjohns.edu

Elaine Bruno
Academic Support Assistant II
Graduate Studies
718-990-1302
Brunoe@sjohns.edu