Certification
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.