Programs Outside New York State:
Alternatives to Consider
Institutions Located Outside of New York
The Office of Teaching Initiatives does not endorse, pre-approve, or accredit programs or coursework completed at institutions located outside the State of New York. As such, you need to be aware of the following information:
- Distance Learning Teacher Preparation Programs:
If you plan on completing a teacher preparation program in a state other than New York, the program must meet the following criteria:
- The institution must be approved by a regional accrediting agency.
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Outside of New York State, the most reliable indicator that an institution's programs will be recognized is accreditation by one of the regional accrediting bodies:
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- New England Association of Colleges and Schools
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Northwestern Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Western Association of Colleges and Schools
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
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- The program must be comparable to New York State requirements for that subject.
- The program must lead to certification in the state where the Institution's Registrar is located and Accreditation was granted.
Pathway: Completion of a College Teacher Education Program in another U.S. State or Territory Through Distance Learning: |
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