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Associate of Applied Science in Career and Technical Education Program Description
NYIT's Career and Technical Education program prepares individuals with work experience in a trade, technical or health occupation field to teach in the area of their expertise in grades 7-12. It complements the knowledge and skills acquired through practical on-the-job experience and may grant up to 20 credits for qualified work experience. The program leads to an associate of applied science degree and eligibility for NYS certification as a career and technical education teacher under the state's Option A. It combines work experience, a liberal arts core, and a strong professional education component. The program includes early field experience in local schools and develops teaching skills through observation, one-on-one, small group and whole class activities, and culminates with eight weeks of full-time student teaching. The program integrates instructional technology with teaching strategies to address learners' interests and needs.
The AAS in Career and Technical Education program offers you :
- Career preparation in a field experiencing a shortage of qualified teachers
- College credit for qualified work experience (up to 20 credits)
- Associate of applied science in field of work experience
- Eligibility for NYS certification as a teacher of career and technical education
- Development as a reflective practitioner, melding learning theory with classroom practice to achieve student success
- Caring, creative learning environment with faculty committed to excellence in education
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Program of Study:
Associate in Applied Science in Health Occupations Subjects, Technical Subjects or Trade Subjects
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Required Non-credit Workshops 0 cr
Reporting and Prevention of Child Abuse/Abduction
Safety and Violence Education (SAVE)
Personal Health Workshop
Fire Safety
Total credits required—68-70
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the College Success Seminar.
Options for Professional Certification
Individuals who have initial certification and an associate’s degree in one of the career and technical education fields above have two options for eligibility for professional certification: completion of a bachelor of science degree or completion of a 30-credit certificate in Career and Technical Education. The 30-credits include 16 credits in the area of technical education and 14 credits in arts and sciences and education. A passing score on the NYSTCE Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST) and a minimum of 3 years’ qualified teaching experience also required.
Certificate Option for Initial Certification in Career and Technical Education
The certificate option in Career and Technical Education is available only for subjects in the health or trade occupations. It requires 30 credits and leads to initial NYS certification in the specific subject field of expertise if the candidate has at least 4 years’ work experience in the subject field. Additional years of work and/or teaching in the field are required to take full advantage of the work experience credit option in the program. In addition, to qualify for certification candidates must also pass the NYSTCE Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W) and the Content Specialty Test (CST) for their area.
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Faculty and Advisors
Education Program Faculty |
Campus |
Contact Information |
Dr. Srilata Bhattacharyya, Coordinator,
Subject Area Teacher Education |
Old Westbury |
516.686.7541 |
Dr. David Arneson |
Old Westbury |
516.686.7582 |
Dr. Dolores Burton |
Old Westbury |
516.686.7798 |
Dr. Todd Campbell |
Old Westbury |
516.686.7936 |
Prof. Al Schaw |
Old Westbury |
516.686.7674 |
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Admission Requirements
- A minimum of two years of qualified work in a trade, technical field, or health occupation subject is required.
- A GPA of at 2.75 and effective written and oral communication skills in English are required.
- Applications for teacher education programs are reviewed throughout the year by a faculty Professional Teacher Education Committee.
- Contact the Coordinator or faculty member for further information or to request a catalog and application.
- Visit the NYIT website at www.NYIT.edu
- For a campus visit or an appointment with an advisor, call 516.686.7777
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Certificate in Career and Technical Education
Program Description
NYIT's Career and Technical Education program prepares individuals with at least four years of work experience in a trade or health occupation to teach in the area of their expertise in grades 7-12. It complements the knowledge and skills acquired through practical on-the-job experience with a strong professional education foundation including courses that enable professionals to develop and teach curriculum related to their specific field. The 30-credit certificate program leads to eligibility for NYS certification as a career and technical education teacher under the state's Option B. The program includes early field experience in local schools and develops teaching skills through one-on-one, small group and whole class activities, and culminates with eight weeks of full-time student teaching. The program integrates instructional technology with teaching strategies to address learners' interests and needs.
The Certificate Program in Career and Technical Education for Trade or Health Subjects offers you :
- Career preparation in a field experiencing a shortage of qualified teachers
- An opportunity to use your trade or health occupation experience to transition to the field of teaching
- Eligibility for NYS certification as a teacher of career and technical education
- Development as a reflective practitioner, melding learning theory with classroom practice to achieve student success
- Caring, creative learning environment with faculty committed to excellence in education
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Program of Study:
Certificate in Career and Technical Education: Health Occupations Subjects or Trade Subjects
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WRIT 101 College Comp I (3)
MATH 115 Intro. Concepts of Math (3)
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Student Teaching and Seminar
EDUC 263 Seminar Occupational
Professional Development (3)
EDUC 294 Supervised Student Teaching in Occ. Ed. (3).
Note: a minimum of 25 hours of field experience is required prior to student teaching |
6 credits
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Required Non-credit Workshops
Reporting and Prevention of Child Abuse/Abduction
Safety and Violence Education (SAVE)
Personal Health Workshop
Fire Safety
Total credits required—30
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Program of Study:
Professional Certification
Individuals who have initial certification and who do not hold an associate’s degree in one of the career and technical education fields above have two options for eligibility for professional certification: completion of the associate’s degree or completion of the 30-credit certificate in Career and Technical Education detailed below. A passing score on the NYSTCE Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST) and a minimum of 3 years’ qualified teaching experience also required.
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| English |
WRIT 151 College Comp II (3)
SPCH 105 Basic Speech (3)
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Economics
ECON 101 Basic Economics (3) |
3 credits
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Sciences
PHYS 115 Humanity and Physical Universe (3)
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BIOL 101 Humanity and Biological Universe (3)
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3 credits
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Liberal Arts Elective
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3 credits
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Total credits required—30
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Faculty and Advisors
Education Program Faculty |
Campus |
Contact Information |
Dr. Srilata Bhattacharyya, Coordinator,
Subject Area Teacher Education |
Old Westbury |
516.686.7541 |
Dr. David Arneson |
Old Westbury |
516.686.7582 |
Dr. Dolores Burton |
Old Westbury |
516.686.7798 |
Dr. Todd Campbell |
Old Westbury |
516.686.7936 |
Prof. Al Schaw |
Old Westbury |
516.686.7674 |
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Admission Requirements
- A minimum of four years of qualified work in a trade, or health occupation field is required.
- A GPA of at 2.75 and effective written and oral communication skills in English are required.
- Applications for teacher education programs are reviewed throughout the year by a faculty Professional Teacher Education Committee.
- Contact the Coordinator or faculty member for further information or to request a catalog and application.
- Visit the NYIT website at www.NYIT.edu
- For a campus visit or an appointment with an advisor, call 516.686.7777
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Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Education
Program Description
The undergraduate Occupational Teacher Education program develops teacher candidates' knowledge, skills, and personal traits for teaching and learning. It leads to a bachelor's degree and eligibility for teacher certification in New York State . Graduates are prepared to work as teachers in grades 7 through 12. The program includes study in a field of interest, professional education, and clinical practice. The clinical component begins early in the program with field experiences in local schools and develops teaching skills through observation: one-on-one, small group and whole class activities, and culminates with a full semester of student teaching. The program is designed for today's and tomorrow's teaching environment, integrating instructional technology with a broad range of teaching strategies that address the learners' interests and needs.
The Career and Technical Education program offers you :
- Career preparation in a valued profession that makes a difference
- Eligibility for NYS certification as a teacher of Occupational Teacher Education, Grades 7-12
- Guided experiences that develop technological know-how and strategies
- Choice of concentration in Technical and Occupational Education.
- Instructional and curricular design + professional education + clinical practice
- Development as a reflective practitioner, melding learning theory with classroom practice to achieve student success
- Caring, creative learning environment with faculty committed to excellence in education
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Program of Study:
Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Education: Health Occupations Subjects, Technical Subjects or Trade Subjects
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College Success Seminar (1)
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English
WRIT 101 College Comp I (3)
WRIT 151 College Comp II (3)
SPCH 105 Basic Speech (3)
LITR 350 Children’s Literature (3)
WRIT 310 Business Writing (3)
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WRIT 316 Writing for Tech. Professions (3)
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15 credits
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Mathematics
MATH 115 Intro Concept of Math (3)
TMAT 135 Technical Math I (3)
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6 credits
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Physical Science
PHYS 115 Humanity and Physical Universe (3)
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3 credits
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Life Science
BIOL 101 Humanity and Biological Universe (3)
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3 credits
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Social Sciences
HIST 210 Contemp. World Hist.(3)
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PSCI 110 Amer. Gov’t. and Politics (3)
PHIL 101 Philosophy (3)
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6 credits
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Economics
ECON 101 Basic Economics (3)
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3 credits
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Language
SPAN 101 Elem. Spanish I (3)
SPAN 151 Elem. Spanish II (3)
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6 credits
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Liberal Arts Electives
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6 credits
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Required Non-credit Workshops 0 cr
Reporting and Prevention of Child Abuse/Abduction
Safety and Violence Education (SAVE)
Personal Health Workshop
Fire Safety
Total credits required—123-125
(1) All entering first-year freshmen, transfer students with less than 12 credits, and students on probation are required to complete the College Success Seminar.
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Faculty and Advisors
Program Faculty and Advisors |
Campus |
Contact Information |
Dr. Srilata Bhattacharyya, Coordinator
Teacher Education Programs
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Old Westbury |
516.686.7541 |
Dr. Dolores Burton
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Old Westbury |
516.686.7798 |
Dr. David Arneson
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Old Westbury |
516.686.7582 |
Dr. Todd Campbell
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Old Westbury |
516.686.7777 |
Prof Al Schaw
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Old Westbury |
516.686.7674 |
Ms. Carol Pierce, Advisor
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Manhattan |
212.261.1554 |
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Admission Requirements
- Coursework in the program may begin as early as sophomore year so it is advisable to apply for this program by the end of your freshman year.
- A GPA of at 2.75 and effective written and oral communication skills in English are required.
- Applications for teacher education programs are reviewed by a faculty Professional Teacher Education Committee.
- Contact the Coordinator, an advisor, or faculty member for further information or to request a catalog and application.
- Applications are reviewed throughout the year.
- Visit the NYIT website at www.NYIT.edu
- For a campus visit or an appointment with an advisor, call 516.686.7777
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