New York State Teaching Certification Examinations (NYSTCE)
NYSTCE Test Dates:
Feb 19, 2011
April 9, 2011
June 11, 2011
July 16, 2011
NYSTCE Website: register and prepare for these tests.
All students enrolled in Teacher Preparation Programs in New York State must pass a series of tests to be fully eligible for teaching certification in New York State. Even if you complete an approved teacher preparation program and receive either a Bachelor's Degree or a Master's Degree at Wagner College, you must still pass these tests if you desire New York State certification. (NOTE: If you are not seeking New York certification, these tests are not required, but are highly recommended.)
If you are seeking New York State Childhood Education Certification (Grades 1-6), both general and education for students with disabilities, you must take and pass the following tests in the order that is recommended below:
1. The LAST (Liberal Arts & Sciences Test)
2. The Multi-Subject CST (Content Specialty Test)
3. The ATS-W (Elementary Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written)
4. The Students with Disabilities CST (Content Speciality Test) - We urge you NOT to take this test until you are near the end of your program.
If you are seeking New York State Adolescent Education Certification (Grades 7-12), both general education and education for students with disabilities, you must take and pass the following tests in the order that is recommended below:
1. The LAST (Liberal Arts and Sciences Test)
2. The CST (Content Specialty Test) in your chosen content area. For instance, if your content specialty is Social Studies, take the Social Studies CST. If it is Mathematics, takes the Mathematics CST. If it is English, take the English CST and so on.
3. The ATS-W (Secondary Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written)
4. The Students with Disabilities CST (Content Specialty Test) - We urge you NOT to take this test until you are near the end of your program.
There is a wealth of information about how to register and prepare for these tests at the NYSCTE Website. Please consult it regularly. But also do not hesitate to contact us, if you are uncertain about anything or need additional information. Feel free at anytime to e-mail Dr. Preskill at stephen.preskill@wagner.edu or call him at 718.420.4070.