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Fingerprinting

New York State law requires fingerprinting as a means to perform criminal history background checks for applicants for certification and all prospective employees of school districts and charter schools within New York State. All students in teacher preparation programs need to be fingerprinted so that they are cleared to work with children in various settings including New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) public schools, charter networks, and other organizations. Fingerprint clearance is a professional expense related to certification. As such, candidates are responsible for related costs.

Undergraduate applicants and admitted graduate candidates who have never been fingerprinted for NYCPS are required to get fingerprinted by IdentoGO and have records transferred to NYSED prior to enrollment in courses. To do so follow the steps below:

1. Complete the  and .
2. Once we receive your form, you will be nominated. When complete you will receive a nomination email from PETSAdminSupport@schools.nyc.gov  with instructions to log into .  
3. You MUST activate your  within 10 business days after PETS entry nomination. Use the same email address you used when you enrolled in PETS. Verify that your Social Security Number is correct in the Applicant Gateway, and notify PETSADMINSUPPORT@schools.nyc.gov immediately if there is an error.
4. Fill out the required online forms and use the code provided for you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment at an IdentoGO location. 
   1. Please note: If you get fingerprinted prior to submitting the online forms on the NYCPS’s Applicant Gateway, the fingerprint results will not have a confirmed profile to be transmitted to; therefore you will need to be fingerprinted again and pay a second time.
5. Visit  and select “Schedule or Manage an Appointment.” Please note: Fee as of January 1, 2025 is $101.25. 
6. Once you have confirmed fingerprint clearance on your NYCPS’s Applicant Gateway account, you can proceed with the steps below to transfer your fingerprinting record to the New York State Education Department (NYSED):
7. Complete Sections 1 through 3 of the  to transfer your fingerprint clearance from the CITY to the STATE.
8. Follow the steps provided in Section 4 (on the OSPRA 104) to submit and upload the form to the 
9. For questions or support contact Joanne German.

Fieldwork

New York State requires candidates for certification to complete a minimum of 100  hours of fieldwork prior to student teaching. At CSI, fieldwork hours are embedded in coursework throughout the program. Fieldwork placements include a minimum of 50 hours in a diverse, high-need school (Title I), a minimum of 15 hours with students with disabilities in a special education setting, and observation of English Language Learners (ELL). Secondary program candidates must complete half of the hours (50) in middle school and half (50) in high school. All fieldwork is integrated into course assignments.

Fieldwork Placement

All fieldwork placements are arranged through the Office of Clinical Collaborations (OCC). 

Candidates who are not employed full time in a school are placed in partner schools on Staten Island or Brooklyn. Candidates sign up through a link provided in each course where they rank preference for placement. Once placed, each candidate is required to reach out to the contact person provided by the OCC to arrange specifics details of the assignment. Candidates will also receive a letter of introduction to bring with them on the first day of fieldwork each semester.

Note: Candidates are not guaranteed a placement in the first choice school, but will be placed in one of their choices. Some courses require fieldwork at specific sites to be shared during the first 2 weeks of class on Brightspace.The OCC is unable to accommodate placement preferences other than those who have approved accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services. 

Candidates who are employed full time in a school can conduct fieldwork at their school but need to coordinate with the OCC to ensure the placement meets state requirements. 

All candidates are required to complete electronic timesheets documenting completed hours in the field.

Note: Education is a clinical profession. You MUST do the allotted fieldwork as per state regulations. There are no exceptions, including for those who work full time outside of a school setting. Contact Dr. Deirdre Armitage prior to applying if you have concerns about meeting the fieldwork requirement.

Student Teaching

The student teaching experience is the culmination of your program and prepares you to take on your own classroom. Candidates synthesize information learned during their program and use it in new and interesting ways in classrooms which they, in part, become responsible for. This experience is a major step in the transition from teacher candidate to teacher. The following list details the requirements during the student teaching experience:

Candidates are placed by the Office of Clinical Collaborations in a school where they work full-time for 14-15 weeks for a total of 400 hours. Each candidate experiences two grade levels appropriate for their program, each for 7 weeks and is formally observed a minimum of 4 times by their College supervisor; twice in each placement. One of these may be a videotaped lesson. Candidates attend a weekly student teaching seminar throughout their student teaching semester. 

Requirements and application

Applicants who have successfully completed the below requirements will be sent the student teaching application. This is done the semester prior to student teaching.

Prerequisites for EDE 400:  SLS 218 and SLS 261, EDE 305 and EDE 303.  Co-requisite: EDE 402. An overall grade point average of 3.0 required. 100 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites for EDS 400: EDS 201, EDS 202 and (EDS 315 or EDS 316 or EDS 317 or EDS 318 or EDS 319) and (EDS 301 or EDS 302 or EDS 303 or EDS 304 or EDS 305).  Co-requisite: EDS 401. An overall grade point average of 3.0 required. 100 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites for EDC 440:  EDC 360, EDC 316, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Co-Requisites:  EDC 332, EDC 402. 100 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites for EDE 610:  EDD 602, EDD 609, EDE 602, EDE 603, EDD 621, EDD 622 and EDE 625. 100 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites for EDS 611: EDD 602, EDD 610, and EDS 601, EDS 602, EDS 603, or EDS 604. 100 hours of fieldwork.

Prerequisites for EDP 633: EDP 612, 621, EDP 622 and EDP 680. 100 hours of fieldwork.

• Workshops All candidates must complete the below workshops prior to student teaching. Information about registering for the workshops can be found here https://nyc.teacherssupportnetwork.com/NYSWorkshops.do.
  • Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting - Online
  • Violence Prevention – Online
  • Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) – 6 hours – In person
  • Autism Workshop–3 hours–In Person
     
• Paraprofessionals remain in their assigned schools and classrooms for student teaching as long as they are within their certification area. Some work in other settings may be necessary to complete program requirements. A student teaching plan must be approved by the director of Clinical Collaborations. Funding for paraprofessionals may be available at . 
   
• Internship Certificates enable aspiring teachers who have completed at least half of an approved graduate-level teacher preparation program in New York State, leading to an Initial Certificate, to apply to teach before completing their program. With an Internship Certificate, you can start teaching in your certification area before graduating from a teacher preparation program. You can find out more about internship certificates here . To apply contact Diane Brescia.
   
• Substitute Teaching and Paraprofessional Opportunities

Criteria for Admission to Undergraduate Programs and How to Apply

Candidates for admission must have 3.0 GPA and completed 30 undergraduate credits in the major for the subject area.

To Apply complete the form here 

Criteria for Admission to Accelerated BA+ MSED and How to Apply

• Current enrollment in the bachelor’s degree in subject area at the College of Staten Island and completion of three years of study with 75 or more earned credits.  
• Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, overall and in the major. 
• Completion of at least one 300-level in the major with a grade of B or better 
• Recommendation from the School of Education Program Coordinator and Academic Department MA Program Coordinator.

Criteria for Admission to Graduate Programs and How to Apply

Applications to all programs are accepted for fall and spring semesters and must include two academic or professional letters of recommendation and a one- or two-page, current resume, and  personal statement that discusses the academic, teaching, and/or work experiences that have led and prepared the applicant to pursue graduate study in education.

Graduate Applicants for all programs apply

Early Childhood Program: Candidates must hold New York State's initial certification in early childhood or childhood education or its equivalent from another state. Candidates must also have a baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts and sciences major, or 36 credits in a liberal arts and sciences concentration, and an overall grade point average (GPA) at or above 3.0.

Childhood Program: Candidates must possess a baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts and sciences major, or 36 approved credits in a liberal arts and sciences concentration, at least six approved credits each in English, history, mathematics, and science, and an overall grade point average (GPA) at or above 3.0.

Adolescent Programs: Candidates must possess the baccalaureate degree in the program subject area, or 32 approved academic credits in the program subject area, and an overall grade point average (GPA) at or above 3.0. Sequence One candidates must also have completed the coursework leading to a New York State initial certificate. 

TESOL Programs: Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts and sciences major, or 36 approved credits in a liberal arts and sciences concentration, and an overall grade point average (GPA) at or above 3.0 (B). Candidates must have completed at least 12 semester hours of a language other than English.

Special Education Programs: Candidates must have a baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts and sciences major, or 36 approved credits in a liberal arts and sciences concentration, at least six credits each in English, history, mathematics, and science; one year of college-level foreign language or the equivalent; and an overall grade point average (GPA) at or above 3.0. Sequence One candidates must also have completed the coursework leading to a New York State initial certificate. 

Leadership Programs:  Candidates must hold a master’s degree with a minimum average of 3.0 (B), hold New York State professional certification, and have completed four years of teaching in an accredited school or equivalent. 

• for students pursuing a master's degree in education at CUNY who agree to teach in NYS for five years after graduation.

• Students in a Junior or Senior-level Undergraduate or Graduate program, as determined by the School of Education and Social Work, are eligible to apply for the  Grant. The TEACH Grant differs from other federal student grants because students must agree to complete a teaching service obligation as a condition of receiving the grant. If the service obligation is not completed, the TEACH Grant will be converted to a  that you must repay, with interest.  Students matriculated in a qualifying program are invited to apply through the School of Education and Social Work. The TEACH Grant Program provides up to $4,000 per academic year to students in specified programs. Students must intend to teach full-time in specifically defined high-need subject areas for at least 4 years at schools that serve low-income students. There are initial eligibility requirements as well as additional requirements related to that teaching service. Students should contact the Education Department, building 3S, room 211, to see if they qualify. Full-time and part-time students are eligible.  More information on the TEACH Grant can be found . The application is available under Other Forms on the website. 

  Eligibility Criteria for TEACH Grant: 

  • Score above the 75th percentile on a college admissions test (e.g., SAT, ACT, or GRE), OR 
  • have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 (if a first-year graduate student, your undergraduate GPA will apply), 
    OR 
  • be a current teacher or retiree from another occupation with expertise in a high-need field who is seeking a master’s degree. 

Certification Exams

Candidates must complete both their programs and state certification exams to be eligible for certification. You can find required exams for each program and registration information here 

Exam Preparation 

offers test preparation and other services to all CUNY students free of charge. For more information about certification exam preparation with the Murphy Institute, you can call 646.313.8532. 

Applying for Certification

Certification candidates must wait to apply for certification until receiving an email from the Office of Clinical Collaborations  indicating their recommendation has been entered.. Candidates will be recommended for Initial and Professional certification. There are 4 steps in the application process. 

1. Create/Log in to your TEACH Account 

Students must create/log in to their New York State Education Department (NYSED) . From your Teach Online Services Home page, select Apply for Certificate which is found under “Online Application.” This will start a new application.

2. Verify/Update Profile

The Verify/Update Profile section will ask for education and employment history. For educational history, provide information from bachelor’s degree to present. For the drop down next to Degree and Major, select the option that corresponds to the degree and major earned. For employment history enter all full-time, paid teaching experiences in both public, private and charter schools.

3. Select Certificate(s)

4. Complete application (sign affidavit, sign application, make payment)

Read and sign the required affidavit and confirm and sign the application. Finally, make payment.