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New York State Certification Exams by Programs
To learn more about all NY state teacher certification (NYSTCE) exams please visit the NYSTCE website.
Through the website applicants can create an account to register, schedule and find preparation materials for all the exams.
The website is managed by Pearson on behalf of the NYSED. They will score your exams and submit your results to your state TEACH Online Services account as long as your personal information matches each account.
Safety Nets are only available for specific exams the state selects, usually ones that are being revised. To learn more about any exam safety nets that are in place, please click on the title link below:
Below is a listing of all required exams for the teacher preparation programs in the School of Education graduate degree & Advanced Certificate programs:
New York State Teacher Exams are subject to change as new revised versions are released. For the most updated information, check the New York Teacher Certification Exams website.
| MSED, MAT, MA DEGREE & ADVANCED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS & *NY STATE CERTIFICATION EXAMS | |
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| Early Childhood Education: Birth-Grade 2 |
CST: Multi-Subject Teachers of Early Childhood Grades Birth-2: part I #211, part II #246, part III #245; OR the Multi-Subject (offered prior to September 22, 2014) |
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Early Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension: Birth-Grade 2 |
Same as above add BEA exam |
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Childhood Education: Grades 1-6 |
CST: Multi-Subject Teachers of Childhood Grades 1-6: part I #221, part II #222, part III #245; OR the Multi-Subject (offered prior to September 22, 2014) |
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Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension: Grades 1-6 |
Same as above add BEA exam |
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English Education: Grades 7-12 |
CST: English Language Arts #003; OR the Safety Net English Language Arts (offered prior to June 30, 2017) |
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Special Education in Early Childhood: Birth-Grade 2 |
CST: Multi-Subject Teachers of Early Childhood Grades Birth-2: part I #211, part II #246, part III #245; OR the Multi-Subject (offered prior to September 22, 2014) CST: Students with Disabilities# 060; |
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Special Education in Early Childhood with Bilingual Extension: Birth-Grade 2 |
Same as above add BEA exam |
| Special Education in Childhood: Grades 1-6 |
CST: Multi-Subject Teachers of Childhood Grades 1-6: part I #221, part II #222, part III #245; OR the Multi-Subject (offered prior to September 22, 2014) CST: Students with Disabilities #060; |
| Special Education in Childhood with Bilingual Extension: Grades 1-6 | Same as above add BEA exam |
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Special Education in Adolescent: Grades 7-12 |
CST: Multi-Subject Secondary Teachers Grades 7-12: part I #241, part II #244, part III #245; CST: Students with Disabilities #060 |
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Special Education 7-12 Generalist with Mathematics Education: 7-12 |
CST: Multi-Subject Secondary Teachers Grades 7-12: part I #241, part II #244, part III #245; CST: Students with Disabilities #060 CST: Mathematics #004 |
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Spanish Teacher: Grades 7-12 |
CST: Spanish #129 OR Safety Net #020 |
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Social Studies Education: Grades 7-12 |
CST: Social Studies #115 OR Safety Net #005 |
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Mathematics Education: Grades 7-12 |
CST: Mathematics #004 |
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Mathematics Education: Grades 5-9 |
Same as above |
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TESOL: Grades K-12 |
CST: ESOL-English to Speakers of Other Languages #116 OR Safety Net #022 |
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Science Education (Physics, Earth Sci/Geo, Biology, Chemistry): Grades 7-12 |
EAS #201; depending on concentration CST: ~Physics #163 OR ~Biology #160 OR ~Earth Science #162 OR ~Chemistry #161; |
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Art Teacher: All Grades |
CST: Visual Arts #167 |
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Health Teacher: All Grades |
CST: Health Education #073 |
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Music Teacher: All Grades |
CST: Music #165 |
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Teaching Students with Speech and Language Disabilities |
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Teaching Students with Speech and Language Disabilities with Bilingual Extension |
EAS #201 & BEA exam |
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Counselor Education |
None required |
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Reading Teacher (Literacy): Birth-6 |
CST: Literacy #065 (Candidates should already hold valid initial or professional certification) |
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Reading Teacher (Literacy): Grades 5-12 |
Same as above |
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Literacy Teacher: Birth -6 & Special Ed. 1-6 |
CST: Literacy #065 CST: Multi-Subject Teachers of Childhood Grades 1-6: part I #221, part II #222, part III #245; CST: Students with Disabilities #060 (Candidates should already hold valid initial or professional certification) |
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Education Administration as School Building Leader |
CST: School Building Leader: part I #109 & part II #110 (Candidates should already hold valid initial or professional certification) |
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Advanced Certificate Degree Programs & NY State Teacher Exams |
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Bilingual Extension (Birth through Grade 6) Bilingual Extension (Grades 5 through 12) Bilingual Extension Pupil Personnel Services Education Administration as School District Leader |
BEA (Candidates should already hold provisional or permanent certification) CST: School District Leader: part I #103 & part II #104 (Leads to professional certification only) |
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CST: English Language Arts #003 |
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Gifted Education Extension |
CST: Gifted Education #064 (Candidates should already hold valid initial or professional certification) |
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CST: Mathematics #004 |
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EAS #201; depending on concentration CST: ~Physics #163 OR ~Biology #160 OR ~Earth Science #162 OR ~Chemistry #161 |
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| Social Studies Teacher (Grades 7 through 12) |
CST: Social Studies #115 OR Safety Net#005 |
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CST: Students with Disabilities# 060 |
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CST: Multi-Subject Teachers of Childhood Grades 1-6: part I #221, part II #222, part III #245 CST: Students with Disabilities #060 |
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CST: Multi-Subject Secondary Teachers Grades 7-12: part I #241, ~part II #244, part III #245 CST: Students with Disabilities #060 |
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EAS #201; CST: (in language of concentration) |
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CST: ESOL-English to Speakers of Other Languages #116 OR Safety Net#022 |
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Lehman College Certification Exam Preparation Modules
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For currently enrolled Lehman College: School of Education students/candidates
- Your Blackboard account > My Organizations > School of Education Student Modules > Details in video below:
- Your Blackboard account > My Organizations > School of Education Student Modules > Details in video below:
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For Lehman Alumni and other CUNY education students
- Self-enroll in CUNY Bb Organization
- Find other CUNY resources > Follow PDF Guide or view details below:
Lehman Library Resources
Use the tabs to look for Library Certification page resources to help you prepare for the CST and EAS exams. These resources will be updated as new materials are sent to the library.
About Computer Based Tests
All New York State Teacher Certification exams are now computer based tests. To learn more about computer based tests and to relieve any test anxiety, visit our computer based test taking module in the Exam Preparation Modules described above.
