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Certification

What courses do I need for Initial CTE Certification?

The NYS Education Department (NYSED) requires 3 courses for Initial Certification, called the Pedagogical Core. Search Certification Requirements from NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives.

Pedagogical Core - 9 S.H.

  • College Coursework - Human Development and Learning
  • College Coursework - Teaching Students with Disabilities & Special Health-Care Needs
  • College Coursework - Curriculum and Instruction (From TEACH website)

SUNY Oswego is a registered program with NYS for CTE education. We offer these courses as part of our registered program, and students have been taking them as part of their Individual Pathway:

  • HDV 323 – Human Development and Learning; Adolescent Development
  • CTE 444 – Serving Special Needs Learners in CTE
  • CTE 309 – CTE Curriculum Development

We cannot guarantee that NYSED will accept our courses on an Individual Pathway basis; only SED can do that. Please note that we have not had any issues to date with NYSED accepting them.

Notes on these courses:

  • HDV 323 is typically offered online ONLY in the summer or winter sessions.
  • When you register for HDV, the system may indicate that you do not have the required prerequisite. Contact the course professor, Mr. Gilkey, at [email protected] and he can assist you:
    • Send your ID number
    • Send a couple of sentences about why you need the course
    • Understand that taking the course without the prerequisite can be risky.
    • After you send the email, check your MyOswego account to see if you have been added to the course. Do not continue to email the professor. The HDV department has been very accommodating about registering our students.
  • CTE 309 is a prerequisite for CTE 444, so it MUST be taken first.
  • CTE 309 is offered in all semesters (Spring, Summer, and Fall).
  • CTE 444 is offered each Fall and Spring Semester.
  • Registration is done well in advance for each semester, so courses may fill up if you wait!
    • Spring semester - registration begins in late October, and classes start in late January.
    • Summer semester - registration begins in late March, and classes start in mid-May.
    • Fall semester - registration begins in April, and classes start in late August.

See Student Accounts for current costs. Contact Financial Aid for more information at 315-312-2248.

Note: These are the COURSES you need for Individual Pathway certification – see TEACH for additional SED requirements (tests, etc).

What courses do I need for Professional CTE Certification?

The NYS Education Department (NYSED) requires 3 additional courses for Professional Certification, referred to as Additional Pedagogy. Search Certification Requirements from NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives.

Additional Pedagogy - 9 S.H.

  • College Coursework - Instruction and/or Assessment
  • College Coursework - Teaching Literacy Skills Methods - 3 S.H.
  • College Coursework - Classroom Management (From TEACH website)

SUNY Oswego is a registered program with NYS for CTE education. We offer these courses as part of our registered program, and students have been taking them as part of their Individual Pathway:

  • CTE 313 – Instructional Assessment in CTE
  • CTE 445 – Language Arts in the CTE Classroom
  • CTE 314 – Classroom and Laboratory Organization and Management

We cannot guarantee that NYSED will accept our courses on an Individual Pathway basis; only SED can do that. Please note that we have not had any issues to date with them accepting them.

Notes on these courses:

  • CTE 309 is a prerequisite for ALL other CTE courses. If you have taken a curriculum course elsewhere, you will need permission to take CTE courses with us. Contact Dr. Matteson at [email protected].
  • CTE 313 is offered each Spring and Fall Semesters.
  • CTE 445 is offered each Spring and Fall Semesters.
  • CTE 314 is offered each Spring and Fall Semesters.
  • Please be aware that each semester's registration is done well in advance, so courses may fill up if you wait!
    • Spring semester - registration begins in late October, and classes start in late January.
    • Summer semester – registration begins in late March, and classes start in mid-May.
    • Fall semester - registration begins in April, and classes start in late August.

See Student Accounts for current costs. Contact Financial Aid for more information at 315-312-2248.

Note: These are the COURSES you need for Individual Pathway certification – see TEACH for additional SED requirements (tests, etc).

How do I verify my certification courses in TEACH?

To verify your courses through the TEACH system you will need to:

See Submitting Documents from the Office of Teaching Initiatives for additional information. 

How many years of occupational experience do I need to be eligible for certification in my area of specialization?

Requirements for New York State teacher certification

To teach an occupational subject in New York State secondary schools, you must obtain New York State teacher certification in the specific subject area. NYS requires recent, relevant occupational experience in your area of specialization for certification. The minimum required years of experience depends on your level of educational preparation, as outlined below.

  • High school diploma or its equivalent: 4 years
  • Appropriate associate degree: 2 years
  • Appropriate baccalaureate degree: 1 year
What are some examples of acceptable coursework for certification in Business and Marketing?

Business Courses

  • ACC 201 – Principles of Accounting I
  • ACC 202 – Principles of Accounting II
  • BLW 355 – Legal & Regulatory Environment of Business
  • ECO 101 – Principles of Microeconomics
  • ECO 200 – Principles of Macroeconomics
  • FIN 325 – Corporate Finance
  • MGT 261 – Business Organization
  • MGT 395 – International Business
  • MKT 250 – Marketing Principles

Nine hours of Upper Division Business courses

  • MGT 310 – Operations Management
  • Still Needed: 6 Credits in ACC, BLW, BUS, FIN, HRM, MGT, MKT at the 300 or 400 level
What are some examples of acceptable coursework for certification in Family and Consumer Science?

Oswego Courses for FACS Requirements (30 Hours)

(No more than 9 hours in any one Discipline – there are 4 Disciplines)

Human Service and Family Studies

  • HDV 120: Fundamentals of Gerontology
  • HDV 325: Family Dynamics across the Lifespan
  • CPS 391: Introduction to Family Systems
  • SOC 351: The Changing Modern Family
  • HSC 353: Wellness and Aging
  • HDV 322: Child Development
  • HDV 323: Adolescent Development
  • PSY 200: Lifespan Development Psychology
  • PSY 426: Development and Interpersonal Relationships

Food and Nutrition Studies

  • HSC 198: Laying the Foundation for a Lifetime of Good Health (BOUNCE onto Campus)
  • HSC 315: Nutrition Concepts
  • HSC 415: Nutrition Controversies
  • HSC 395: Wellness Coaching
  • Foods Courses (not available at Oswego)

Textiles and Design

  • THT 150: Basic Costuming (sewing skills – patterns, etc)
  • THT 251: Costume History (development of clothing)
  • THT 359: Costume and Culture (how culture has affected clothing)

Consumer Skills, Resource Management and Career Studies

  • CPS 308: Issues and Careers in Human Services
  • ECO 120: Survey of Economic Issues
  • MKT 370: Consumer Behavior
  • MGT 350: Entrepreneurship
  • VTP 465: Work Based Learning
  • VTP 466: Work Based Learning

Please note: Courses and course numbers may have changed. Alternatives may be available, so please discuss with your Advisor before selecting courses to fulfill this requirement (updated 8/29/18).

How do I navigate the TEACH website?

Learn more about navigating the TEACH website on the NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives.

What are the courses required for the Work Based Coordinator certification extension?

Work Based Learning (WBL) Courses Information

  • Courses offered:

    • Undergraduate Level (VTP 465/466)
    • Graduate Level (VTP 565/566)

    It is your choice whether to take Undergraduate or Graduate Level. You can only take Graduate level if you have a Bachelor’s degree already.

  • Courses can be taken in any order.
  • Courses are only offered online.
  • Both courses (465/565 and 466/566) are offered in the summer, consecutively. Each course lasts approximately 6 weeks, moving more quickly than the regular 12-week semester as the content is the same.
  • VTP 465/565 is also offered in the Fall semester.
  • VTP 466/566 is also offered in the Spring semester.
  • Cost of courses varies depending on the level. Please see Student Accounts - Course Costs and select undergraduate or graduate costs.
  • For specific information about the course itself or to check if you qualify, please contact the instructor at [email protected].

To Register:

  • For Undergraduate: Go to MyOswego. At the bottom of the page, in the Registration Column, click on "Undergraduate New Student Non-Degree".
  • For Graduate: Go to Graduate Course Registration, click "Apply" and follow the directions.
  • You will receive an ID # within 24 hours and can then register for the course(s) you need on the Registrar's website.
Where can I find more information about certification pathways?
Where can I find the SUNY Oswego Teacher Certification Authorization Form

The Teacher Certification Authorization Form is available for download. Email or mail this completed form to:

SUNY Oswego
Dept of Career & Technical Education
307 Park Hall, Oswego, NY 13126

Email address: [email protected]

Exams

How do I get more information or register for the Occupational Competency Exam?

For questions about the OCE and to register, please email Cynthia Thomas at [email protected].

How do I get more information or register for the Graduate Comprehensive Exam?

To register, use the Comprehensive Exam Registration form. For additional information, please email CTE Graduate coordinator Jan Woodworth at [email protected].

How do I register for the certification examinations (edTPA, EAS, content specialty test) required for initial classroom or CTE certification?

Visit the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations Tests webpage for information. 

Program Application and Registration

How do I apply as a Non-Matriculated Undergraduate Student?
  • Go to MyOswego
  • Go to the Registration column at the bottom of the page
  • Select Undergraduate New Student Non-Degree
  • Follow the directions, you will be sent an ID number. Please note, this may take 24 hours.
  • Once you have your ID#, register for the class you need

Note: Priority for all classes is given to our matriculated students first. It is possible you could be bumped out of a course for a matriculated student that needs it.

How do I register for summer courses?

Visit the Summer Registration page for information. 

How do I apply for the CTE undergraduate program?

Visit our Career and Technical Education BS page for details about the undergraduate program. Scroll to the bottom of the page to request more information and apply.

How do I apply for the CTE graduate program?

Visit our Career and Technical Education MsED page for details about the online graduate program. Scroll to the bottom of the page to request more information and apply.

General Program Questions

How can I get more information about the Undergraduate CTE Certificate Program?

Visit our CTE Undergrad Certificate page for more information or email Star Matteson at [email protected] with questions.

Who do I contact to discuss the Graduate Program?

For questions and information about the Graduate Program, email Jan Woodworth at [email protected].

Who do I contact to discuss the Work-Based Learning Program?

For questions about the Work-Based Learning Program, email Cynthia Thomas at [email protected].

Who do I contact to discuss the Driver's Education Program?

For questions about our Driver's Education program, email Brad Smith at [email protected].

Where can I find a copy of the Field Experience Log?

The Field Experience log can be downloaded from a shared Google Drive. 

Where do I submit my Student Teacher Application?

Information about student teaching applications can be found on the Curriculum and Instruction website. 

How do I use TK20 to complete my Field Experience and Student Teaching Application?

See the Student Teaching Application Guide (PDF) for instructions on using Tk20 to complete your application.

Contact Us

It is your responsibility to initiate the call at the time of your advisement appointment.

Undergraduate Coordinator 

Dr. Star Matteson 
315-312-2229 
[email protected] 
Make an appointment with Dr. Matteson

Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Jan Woodworth
315-312-2298
[email protected]
Make an appointment with Dr. Woodworth