Which Teacher Ed Program Do I need?
We offer several options for those interested in becoming teachers, as well as those teachers who are in various phases of their career. Please refer to the chart below to find out which program is right for you.
| I am a Pre-K to Grade 12 Teacher with initial certification who needs a State Mandated Master’s Degree for professional certification, or I would like initial and professional certification in Special Ed, K-12
I want a degree in Special Ed |
I am a Grades K – 12 Teacher with initial certification who needs a State Mandated Master’s Degree for professional certification
I want a degree in TESOL |
I am Non-Certified staff (with a Bachelors in a non-related field (i.e., liberal arts, sociology) who wants to earn Teacher Certification. I need both initial and professional certification | I am a professionally Certified Teacher (K -12) with 3 years or more of experience, who wants to become an Administrator |
| I should take the Master’s Program In Special Education | I should take the Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – TESOL | I should take the Masters Degree in Early Childhood or Childhood General and Special Education | I should take the Certificate in School Building Leadership/ School District Leadership |
| I will earn Professional Certification in my initial Content Area and Professional Certification in Special Education Pre-K – grade 12
OR I will earn both initial and professional Special Ed Certification grades Pre K-12 |
I will earn Professional Certification in my initial Content Area and Professional Certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
I will be able to Teach ESL K-12 |
I will qualify for initial and Professional Certification in Childhood (K-6) and Special Education (K-12)
Note: Participants qualify for an initial certification upon completion of 24 credits and can teach! |
I will qualify for Certification as a School Building Leader (K-12) / School District Leader
I will be able to become a Principal, Assistant Principal, etc. |
| This program is offered in partnership with the College of Mount St. Vincent, and is fully accredited, high-quality, and conveniently ONLINE | Program is offered in partnership with the College of Mount St. Vincent, and is fully accredited, high-quality, and conveniently ONLINE | Program is offered in partnership with the College of Mount St. Vincent, and is fully accredited, high-quality, and conveniently ONLINE | Program is offered in partnership with Russell Sage College, and is fully accredited, high-quality, and conveniently HYBRID |
| Cost around $15,000
Lowest Cost Anywhere! |
Cost around $15,000
Lowest Cost Anywhere! |
Cost around $20,000
Lowest Cost Anywhere! |
Cost $12,750
Lowest Cost Anywhere! |
| Complete the Program in 3 semesters (30 credits) | Complete the Program in as little as 15 months (35 credits) | Complete the Program in as little as 19 months (45 credits) | Complete the Program in 30 credits |
| If you are interested, click https://www.citemsv.com/masters-in-special-education-pre-k-12-professional-certification/ for more information and to sign up for a virtual open house. | If you are interested, click https://www.citemsv.com/masters-tesol/ for more information and to sign up for a virtual open house. | If you are interested, click https://www.citemsv.com/masters-in-general-and-special-education/ for more information and to sign up for a virtual open house. | If you are interested, click www.citesageadmin.com for more information and to sign up for a virtual open house. |
| Classes run Saturdays or Sundays, online | Classes run Saturdays or Sundays online | Classes run Saturdays or Sundays, online | Classes run Saturdays or Sundays on Long Island, Westchester, Brooklyn, and Staten Island |
