Pending final approval from the New York State Education Department, the following section includes those programs which Canisius College is offering to meet the new teacher certification requirements which go into effect on February 2, 2004. The program in deaf education has already been approved to meet the new regulations. Approval of the other programs listed in this section is expected in 2002. At the time of this publication, the old regulations are still in effect and will be until February 1, 2004. It is possible for students to complete certification requirements under the old programs and be on track for provisional and permanent certification. Please consult your academic advisor or program director to determine which set of regulations apply to you. You should also consult other sections of this catalog for further information regarding the current or old regulations for teacher certification. You will find this information in the section entitled "School of Education and Human Services" and "Teacher Certification."
Admission requirements
Canisius College has established the following criteria for entrance into all teacher certification programs:
- Baccalaureate degree with satisfactory concentration in one of the liberal arts or sciences;
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.5;
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Prior to October 1, 2002: General Test (Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical) Beginning October 1, 2002: General Test (Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Writing Assessment)
Certification
Under the new regulations, provisional and permanent certification classifications have been eliminated, except for those candidates who received provisional certification by February 1, 2004. These candidates will come under the current or old regulations and will have five years to complete a master's degree.
For those completing programs for their first certification after February 2, 2004, the new regulations will be in effect. Under the new requirements, candidates will be issued initial certification valid for three years. By the end of this period, candidates must complete a master's degree in order to obtain professional certification. This master's degree must either lead to an additional certification or extension or include at least twelve credit hours which combines pedagogy with an academic discipline. Unlike permanent certification, the professional certificate will be a five-year renewable certificate. During each five year period, the holder of a professional certificate will be required to complete 175 hours of professional development activities in order to renew the professional certificate.
New York State Teacher Certification Examinations Required:
- LAST - Liberal Arts and Science Test
- ATS-W Assessment of Teaching Skills - Written (Elementary or Secondary)
- CST Content Specialty Test (in academic area of certification)
Education department
Paul Nochelski, S.J., Chair; M. Fernanda Astiz, Barbara A. Burns, Nicki Calabrese, Patricia N. Chrosniak, Sandra K. Cimbricz, Suzanne E. D'Amato, Janet M. Ferguson, Kristin V. Finn, Marya Grande, Ellen M. Hamm, Marjorie L. Harrington, Julie Henry, Theresa Janczak, Christopher Lopata, Michele A. Marable, Margaret C. McCarthy, Donald J. Murphy, Rosemary K. Murray, Gail A. Reddington, Gillian Richardson, Mary E. Shea, Associate Chair; Nancy V. Wallace, George Wenner, H. Jeannette Willert, Paul A. Young.