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Education Tracks and Teaching Certification

You can choose from the following three STEP tracks:

Our program provides the opportunity to work toward one or more of the following certifications to expand your career opportunities:

• Initial Certificate: Childhood 1–6, Adolescent 7–12, or TESOL PK–12
• Special Education: Childhood 1–6 or Adolescent 7–12 levels
• Middle School Extension: Grades 5–6 or 7–9

Exceptional Hands-On Learning

At ³ÉÈËӰƬ, we’re committed to providing our students with hands-on experiences that build critical skills for future careers. Our STEP students regularly serve in student-teaching positions in the New York City Department of Education and Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES).

Program Info

Application Requirements

First-year applications to STEP must meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 3.0 high school GPA
• If submitting test scores, SAT score of 1090 or higher (minimum 530-560 on each part) or ACT score of 21 (all subscores). Please note that the students may still be referred if applying SAT/ACT optional for Fall 2021.

The structure of STEP is particularly effective in meeting the needs of the transfer student. Most students entering the program at the junior level have a three-year course of study, which takes them through their master’s degree (MA). Transfer students may transfer up to 64 credits.

To apply for this program, submit the appropriate application requirements:

Transformative Educational Opportunities

All undergraduate students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:

• The Honors College – fostering intellectual perspectives and critical skills
• – preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders
• – providing opportunities to experience another culture and see the world from a new perspective