Alternative Teacher Preparation Programs
Alternative Teacher Preparation (ATP) programs in New York State are equal to traditional teacher preparation programs in content, but are offered in a different format.
Individuals who already hold BA/BS degrees may enroll in an ATP program at a college or university.
Alternative Programs to NYS Teacher Certification
New York City Teaching Fellows: The NYC Teaching Fellows are people like you—accountants, nurses, recent graduates, chief executives, police officers, secretaries, artists, journalists, and retirees—who have decided to change their lives and teach in the schools that need teachers most. NYC Teaching Fellows prepare for a new career in teaching by completing a subsidized master's degree program in education.
- For more information visit: http://nycteachingfellows.org/
Teach For America: Graduating college seniors and recent college graduates with strong leadership skills are encouraged to apply. Teach for America is looking for individuals with energy and enthusiasm who will excel as teachers during their 2-year commitments and effect long-term change in the schools where they teach.
- For more information visit: http://teachforamerica.org/supporters_ny.html
Teacher Opportunity Corps: Teacher Opportunity
Corps (TOC) enhances the preparation of teachers and prospective
teachers by addressing the learning needs of "at risk" students: those in danger of failing academically or dropping out. TOC also seeks to increase the participation
rate of historically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged individuals
in teaching careers.
TOC serves full-time undergraduate and graduate students, and part-time graduate
students completing the requirements for Initial, Provisional, and Permanent
Certification.
Note: TOC is not available at all colleges. When you apply, ask if the college has
a TOC program.
- For more information visit: http://ohe33.nysed.gov
Search: ‘Teacher Development Unit’
- Call: (518) 474-3719
For additional information about ATP programs visit : http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/Alternative Teacher Certification Program.htm
Alternative Programs to Earn College Credit
Contact the admissions advisor at the school you are attending to find out how these alternative programs may or may not satisfy your degree requirements.
CLEP is a credit-by-examination program. Students can earn from 3 to 12 undergraduate credits toward a college degree for each CLEP exam passed.
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For more information contact:
The College Board
Phone: (800) 257-9558
Web site: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
E-mail: CLEP@info.collegeboard.org
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) is a credit-by-examination program. Undergraduate students can earn college credit for passing scores on Subject Standardized Tests.
- For more information visit: www.getcollegecredit.com
- Email: testadmn@excelsior.edu
Excelsior College Examinations is a credit-by-examination program. Undergraduate students earn college credits toward their degree for passing exam scores.
- For more information visit: www.excelsior.edu
NYC Institutions Offering Alternative Teacher Preparation
| COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY | PHONE |
|---|---|
| BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION | 212-875-4753 |
| CUNY BROOKLYN COLLEGE | 718-951-5214 or 718-951-4800 |
| CUNY CITY COLLEGE | 212-650-5490 |
| CUNY HUNTER COLLEGE | 212-772-4688 |
| CUNY LEHMAN COLLEGE | 718-960-8219 |
| CUNY QUEENS COLLEGE | 718-997-5254 |
| CUNY COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND |
718-982-3740 Ed. Dept.: 718-982-3716 |
| FORDHAM UNIVERSITY | 212-636-6492 |
| LIU BROOKLYN | 718-488-1055 |
| MERCY COLLEGE | 212-615-3368 |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY | 212-998-1212 |
| PACE UNIVERSITY | 212-346-1892 |
| ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY | 718-990-5654 |