New York State Certification Exams
Learn about exams, schedules, registration and other testing information please visit New York State Teacher Certification Exams (NYSTCE)
NYSED Exam Safety Net Information webpage
Lehman College School of Education Graduate & Advanced Certificate Degree Programs with State Teacher Exams:
New York State Teacher Exams are subject to change as new revised versions are released. For the most updated information, check the New York Teacher Certification Exams website.
| MSED, MAT, MA Degree Programs & *NY State Teacher Exams | |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education: Birth-Grade 2 | EAS #201; CST: Multi-Subject Teachers of Early Childhood Grades Birth-2: part I #211, part II #212, part III #245; edTPA: Early Childhood |
Early Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension: Birth-Grade 2 |
Same as above add BEA exam |
Childhood Education: Grades 1-6 |
EAS#201; CST: Multi-Subject Teachers of Childhood Grades 1st-6: part I #221, part II #222, part III #245; edTPA: Elementary |
| Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension: Grades 1-6 | Same as above add BEA exam |
| English Education: Grades 7-12 | EAS #201; CST: English Language Arts #003; edTPA: Secondary English Language Arts |
| Special Education in Early Childhood: Birth-Grade 2 | EAS #201; CST: Multi-Subject Teachers of Early Childhood Birth-2: part I #211, part II #212, part III #245; CST: Students with Disabilities# 060; edTPA: Special Education |
Special Education in Early Childhood with Bilingual Extension: Birth-Grade 2 |
Same as above add BEA exam |
| Special Education in Childhood: Grades 1-6 | EAS #201; CST: Multi-Subject Teachers of Childhood 1st-6: part I #221, part II #222, part III #245; CST: Students with Disabilities #060; edTPA: Special Education |
| Special Education in Childhood with Bilingual Extension: Grades 1-6 | Same as above add BEA exam |
| Special Education in Adolescent: Grades 7-12 | EAS #201; CST: Multi-Subject Secondary Teachers Grades 7-12: part I #241, ~part II #242, part III #245; CST: Students with Disabilities #060; edTPA: Special Education |
| Spanish Teacher: Grades 7-12 | EAS #201, CST: Spanish #129 [or **Safety Net #020] edTPA: World Language |
Social Studies Education: Grades 7-12 |
EAS #201; CST: Social Studies #115 [or **Safety Net #005]; edTPA: Secondary History/ Social Studies |
Mathematics Education: Grades 7-12 |
EAS #201; CST: Mathematics #004; edTPA: Secondary Mathematics |
| Mathematics Education: Grades 5-9 | Same as above except: edTPA: Middle Childhood Mathematics |
| TESOL: Grades K-12 | EAS #201; CST: ESOL-English to Speakers of Other Languages #116[or **Safety Net #022]; edTPA: English As An Additional Language |
| Science Education (Physics, Earth Sci/Geo, Biology, Chemistry): Grades 7-12 | EAS #201; depending on concentration CST: ~Physics #009 or ~Biology #006 or ~Earth Science #008 or ~Chemistry #007; edTPA: Secondary Science |
| Art Teacher: All Grades | EAS #201; CST: Visual Arts #079; edTPA: Visual Arts |
| Health Teacher: All Grades | EAS #201; CST: Health Education #073; edTPA: Health Education |
| Music Teacher: All Grades | EAS #201; CST: Music #075; edTPA: K-12 Performing Arts |
| Teaching Students with Speech and Language Disabilities | EAS #201 |
| Teaching Students with Speech and Language Disabilities with Bilingual Extension | EAS #201 & BEA exam |
| Counselor Education | None required |
| Reading Teacher (Literacy): Birth-6 | CST: Literacy #065 (Candidates should already hold valid initial or professional certification) |
Reading Teacher (Literacy): Grades 5-12 |
Same as above |
Literacy Teacher: Birth -6 & Special Ed. 1-6 |
CST: Literacy #065; CST: Multi-Subject Teachers of Childhood 1st-6: part I #221, part II #222, part III #245; CST: Students with Disabilities #060 (Candidates should already hold valid initial or professional certification) |
| Education Administration as School Building Leader | EAS #201; CST: School Building Leader: part I #107 & part II #108 (Candidates should already hold valid initial or professional certification) |
| Advanced Certificate Degree Programs & NY State Teacher Exams | |
Bilingual Extension Pupil Personnel Services Education Administration as School District Leader |
BEA ((Candidates should already hold valid provisional or permanent certification) CST: School District Leader: part I #103 & part II #104 (Leads to professional certification only) |
| English Teacher: Grades 7-12 | EAS #201; CST: English Language Arts #003; edTPA: Secondary English Language Arts |
| Gifted Education Extension | CST: Gifted Education #064 (Candidates should already hold valid initial or professional certification) |
| Mathematics Teacher: Grades 7-12 | EAS #201; CST: Mathematics #004; edTPA: Secondary Mathematics |
| Science Teacher: Grades 7-12 | EAS #201; depending on concentration CST: ~Physics #009 or ~Biology #006 or ~Earth Science #008 or ~Chemistry #007; edTPA: Secondary Science |
| Social Studies Teacher: Grades 7-12 | EAS #201; CST: Social Studies #115 [or **Safety Net#005]; edTPA: Secondary History/ Social Studies |
| Special Education Teacher: Birth-2 | EAS #201; CST: Multi-Subject Teachers of Early Childhood Birth-2: part I #211, part II #212, part III #245; CST: Students with Disabilities# 060; EdTPA: Special Education |
| Special Education Teacher: Grades 1-6 | EAS #201; CST: Multi-Subject Teachers of Childhood 1st-6: part I #221, part II #222, part III #245; CST: Students with Disabilities #060; EdTPA: Special Education |
| Special Education Teacher: Grades 7-12 | EAS #201; CST: Multi-Subject Secondary Teachers Grades 7-12: part I #241, ~part II #242, part III #245; CST: Students with Disabilities #060; EdTPA: Special Education |
| Teaching Languages Other Than English, Grades 7-12 | EAS #201; CST: (in language of concentration); EdTPA: World Language |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | EAS #201; CST: ESOL-English to Speakers of Other Languages #116[or ** Safety Net#022]; EdTPA: English As An Additional Language |
Lehman College Certification Exam Preparation Modules
- For currently enrolled Lehman College: School of Education students/candidates
- Your Blackboard account > My Organizations > School of Education Student Modules > Details in video below:
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For Lehman Alumni and other CUNY education students
- Self-enroll in CUNY Bb Organization
- Find other CUNY resources > Follow PDF Guide or view details below:
Lehman Library Resources
Use the tabs to look for Library Certification page resources to help you prepare for the CST and EAS exams. These resources will be updated as new materials are sent to the library.
About Computer Based Tests
All New York State Teacher Certification exams are now computer based tests. To learn more about computer based tests and to relieve any test anxiety, visit our computer based test taking module in the Exam Preparation Modules described above.
