• I’m trying to get certified in NY. The department of Ed evaluated my transcripts and said I was missing credits in the core liberal arts. Essentially I need 30 credits in:        1. Artistic Expression  (I was thinking of taking Intro to Art history in Sofia)2. Communications3. Foreign Language (this one is a struggle I have never take a foreign language class)4. Written Language and Expression 5. History and social studies (I’m currently working on US History 1 on straighterline)6. Math (my biggest nightmare) 

(06-23-2020, 05:37 PM)ss20ts Wrote: Would American Sign Language count for the foreign language? Many community colleges offer this course and it may be helpful as a teacher. Learn sign language and you can put that on your resume. Like really learn it not learn how to say hi and goodbye kind fo thing.

Sophia has math, history, and English Comp courses. They're free until July 31st.

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Wait you're not working towards a degree? In NY, you need a master's degree in education with very specific requirements to become a teacher. You also need to complete the initial and professional certifications.

https://www.nysut.org/resources/all-listing/research/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-teacher-certification-in-new-york-state

(06-23-2020, 10:50 PM)eriehiker Wrote: My guess is that you will need to get these onto a transcript.  You should ask if they accept courses on a credit registry.  Basically, you pay a fee a college and they transcript the credits.  There are three major options:

https://www.excelsior.edu/support-resources/onetranscript/   $295
https://www.charteroak.edu/credit-registry/  $850
https://www.tesu.edu/military/credit-banking#:~:text=Individual%20Learning%20Account,Thomas%20Edison%20State%20University%20transcript.&text=College%20Proficiency%20Examinations%2C%20such%20as,%2DLevel%20Examination%20Program%20(CLEP)

I would verify with the State of NY that they accept credits from a registry.

You might also consider using reciprocity.  Education is a state responsibility in the United States.  This means that there were 50+ systems of teacher certification.  If you can get certified in one system, you might be able to get a second state (in this case NY) to grant certification based on that certificate.

For example, New Jersey has an alternate certification system.  Here's the page that shows the requirements for biology certification:
https://www.state.nj.us/education/license/endorsements/2210CE.pdf

Maybe you can get certified in New Jersey and then reciprocity back to NY.

Doctor_Jolly Wrote:I already have a Bachelors and a PhD in Biology. However, because I didn’t go to college in the USA, I’m just missing these undergrad liberal arts credits. I can’t start my education masters until I have these credits. I don’t want to spend thousands of dollars getting these credits if I can help it, since I am not applying for certification in liberal arts.

(06-23-2020, 11:33 PM)ss20ts Wrote:

(06-23-2020, 10:50 PM)eriehiker Wrote: My guess is that you will need to get these onto a transcript.  You should ask if they accept courses on a credit registry.  Basically, you pay a fee a college and they transcript the credits.  There are three major options:

https://www.excelsior.edu/support-resources/onetranscript/   $295
https://www.charteroak.edu/credit-registry/  $850
https://www.tesu.edu/military/credit-banking#:~:text=Individual%20Learning%20Account,Thomas%20Edison%20State%20University%20transcript.&text=College%20Proficiency%20Examinations%2C%20such%20as,%2DLevel%20Examination%20Program%20(CLEP)

I would verify with the State of NY that they accept credits from a registry.

You might also consider using reciprocity.  Education is a state responsibility in the United States.  This means that there were 50+ systems of teacher certification.  If you can get certified in one system, you might be able to get a second state (in this case NY) to grant certification based on that certificate.

For example, New Jersey has an alternate certification system.  Here's the page that shows the requirements for biology certification:
https://www.state.nj.us/education/license/endorsements/2210CE.pdf

Maybe you can get certified in New Jersey and then reciprocity back to NY.

Reciprocity isn't a breeze in NY. NY in general is not a reciprocity friendly state with most licenses. For some reason we like to make things difficult unfortunately. We have 2 certifications here. We don't make it easy.

http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/teachrecother.html

(06-24-2020, 12:20 AM)Doctor_Jolly Wrote:

(06-23-2020, 11:33 PM)ss20ts Wrote:

(06-23-2020, 10:50 PM)eriehiker Wrote: My guess is that you will need to get these onto a transcript.  You should ask if they accept courses on a credit registry.  Basically, you pay a fee a college and they transcript the credits.  There are three major options:

https://www.excelsior.edu/support-resources/onetranscript/   $295
https://www.charteroak.edu/credit-registry/  $850
https://www.tesu.edu/military/credit-banking#:~:text=Individual%20Learning%20Account,Thomas%20Edison%20State%20University%20transcript.&text=College%20Proficiency%20Examinations%2C%20such%20as,%2DLevel%20Examination%20Program%20(CLEP)

I would verify with the State of NY that they accept credits from a registry.

You might also consider using reciprocity.  Education is a state responsibility in the United States.  This means that there were 50+ systems of teacher certification.  If you can get certified in one system, you might be able to get a second state (in this case NY) to grant certification based on that certificate.

For example, New Jersey has an alternate certification system.  Here's the page that shows the requirements for biology certification:
https://www.state.nj.us/education/license/endorsements/2210CE.pdf

Maybe you can get certified in New Jersey and then reciprocity back to NY.

Reciprocity isn't a breeze in NY. NY in general is not a reciprocity friendly state with most licenses. For some reason we like to make things difficult unfortunately. We have 2 certifications here. We don't make it easy.

http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/teachrecother.html

Yup! NY is difficult to get certified in. After I’ve got all these credits  I’ll have to take a content test, edTAP etc. 

Right now I’m working on the Individual Pathway. I’m hoping that the DOE will accept these credits if I can get them on a college transcript. It’s very difficult to get a clear answer from them and they’re difficult to get in contact with.

I don’t mind going the traditional route for a MS in Education.

(06-23-2020, 11:55 PM)bjcheung77 Wrote:

Doctor_Jolly Wrote:I already have a Bachelors and a PhD in Biology. However, because I didn’t go to college in the USA, I’m just missing these undergrad liberal arts credits. I can’t start my education masters until I have these credits. I don’t want to spend thousands of dollars getting these credits if I can help it, since I am not applying for certification in liberal arts.

Would you mind me asking where you got your Bachelors & PhD in Biology?  I'm really interested in the PhD in Biology, particularly, I have my eyes set on the Biological Sciences for a while now and looking into possible Masters & PhD in Biology.  Was yours online or done the old fashion way (B&M??).  I'm also looking for ones that allow independent research, I wouldn't mind paying for flights to defend my thesis and/or dissertation.

(06-24-2020, 12:33 AM)ss20ts Wrote:

(06-24-2020, 12:20 AM)Doctor_Jolly Wrote:

(06-23-2020, 11:33 PM)ss20ts Wrote:

(06-23-2020, 10:50 PM)eriehiker Wrote: My guess is that you will need to get these onto a transcript.  You should ask if they accept courses on a credit registry.  Basically, you pay a fee a college and they transcript the credits.  There are three major options:

https://www.excelsior.edu/support-resources/onetranscript/   $295
https://www.charteroak.edu/credit-registry/  $850
https://www.tesu.edu/military/credit-banking#:~:text=Individual%20Learning%20Account,Thomas%20Edison%20State%20University%20transcript.&text=College%20Proficiency%20Examinations%2C%20such%20as,%2DLevel%20Examination%20Program%20(CLEP)

I would verify with the State of NY that they accept credits from a registry.

You might also consider using reciprocity.  Education is a state responsibility in the United States.  This means that there were 50+ systems of teacher certification.  If you can get certified in one system, you might be able to get a second state (in this case NY) to grant certification based on that certificate.

For example, New Jersey has an alternate certification system.  Here's the page that shows the requirements for biology certification:
https://www.state.nj.us/education/license/endorsements/2210CE.pdf

Maybe you can get certified in New Jersey and then reciprocity back to NY.

Reciprocity isn't a breeze in NY. NY in general is not a reciprocity friendly state with most licenses. For some reason we like to make things difficult unfortunately. We have 2 certifications here. We don't make it easy.

http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/certificate/teachrecother.html

Yup! NY is difficult to get certified in. After I’ve got all these credits  I’ll have to take a content test, edTAP etc. 

Right now I’m working on the Individual Pathway. I’m hoping that the DOE will accept these credits if I can get them on a college transcript. It’s very difficult to get a clear answer from them and they’re difficult to get in contact with.

I don’t mind going the traditional route for a MS in Education.

NYS is shutdown because of COVID. You will have a VERY difficult time getting ahold of anyone from the state. State offices have been closed for months and there's no reopening date.

NY wants you to go to college in NY. They want your $$$. Don't be surprised if you need far more coursework to be eligible for the initial certification.