Become A Teacher
It's never too late to become an educator. SUNY New Paltz offers two pathways for non-certified students who have bachelors’ degrees in an approved academic discipline and who wish to earn a NYS teaching credential.
Diversify Your Teaching Portfolio
Expand your areas of expertise by adding a new certification to your teaching portfolio.
- MSEd Childhood 1-6 - Early Childhood Specialization
- MSEd Childhood 1-6 - Reading/Literacy Specialization
- MSEd Childhood 1-6 - STEM Specialization
- MSEd Adolescence Education (7-12)
- MSEd Literacy Education (B-6 and 5-12)
- MSEd Second Language Ed (TESOL)
- MSEd Special Education
- MSEd in Adolescence Special Education (Grades 7-12) with Certification in Literacy Education (5-12)
- MSEd in Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6) with Certification in Literacy Education (B-6)
- MSEd in Special Education - Adolescence Special Education (Grades 7-12)
- MSEd in Special Education - Childhood Special Education (Grades 1-6)
- MSEd in Special Education - Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-Grade 2)
- MPS in Humanistic/Multicultural Ed
Social Justice Advocacy in Nonprofits & Higher Education
Advance Your Teaching Career
Already have a master's degree? Enhance your marketability with one of our Advanced Certificates.
Broaden Your Opportunities
Three ways to engage in English
