You have the education and the degree. Next step: certification. Touro students who successfully complete a Master's program at the Graduate School of Education are eligible to apply online for New York State Teacher Certification. The NY State Education Department no longer accepts paper applications.
Create Your TEACH Account
To get started, visit the NYSED website, click on the Teach Online Services button on the left hand column, and register for a secure TEACH account.
Once created, log-in to your TEACH account and follow our instructions to apply for certification online.
Notes on Applying
If you have fewer than three years of full-time teaching experience, apply for Initial Certification.
If you have at least three years of full-time teaching experience, apply for Professional Certification.
New York State Teacher Certification Examination (NYSTCE)
To be eligible to teach in New York, you must pass required certification exams and submit your online application to the NYSED. The NYSTCE will automatically report your scores to the NYSED Office of Teaching Initiatives, so they’re already on file when you apply for certification.
Office of Certification
Phone: 646-777-9431
Email: gseooc@touro.edu
Additional Certifications
Cristina Lanks, Academic Scheduling Coordinator
Phone: 646-777-9821
Certification in Other States
To become certified to teach in a state other than New York, you must pass the required exams and apply for certification in that state. For more information, please contact the certification officer, Nina Liu:
Phone: 631-814-9246
Email: nina.liu3@touro.edu
Certification in New Jersey
Students interested in teaching in New Jersey should complete a program verification form. New Jersey State Education Department is no longer accepting forms and other documents for new applications through the new NJEdCert system. Instead, applicant will need to upload the verification form directly through the NJEdCert portal. Applicant needs to contact New Jersey State Education Department for assistance. Once an account is created, you can start the process of completing the Verification of Program Completion form. The form submission will require a Touro University contact to verify the program completion at Touro University, to which the contact information for the certification officer is to be added. The verification form will be electronically sent to Touro University to complete.
