Exam Score Waiver
Candidates seeking a certificate in the classroom teaching service, educational leadership service, school counseling, or an applicable extension, may apply for an exam score waiver for certain exams.
Safety Nets
If you have not received a passing score on one or more of the NYS Certification Exams, a Safety Net may be able to assist you. For specific information on the availability and utilization of Safety Nets, please see the testing guidance offered by the NYS Office of Teaching Initiatives.
Exam Fee Assistance
If you are able to demonstrate financial need and would like to request an exam voucher for financial assistance, complete the questionnaire to be considered for an e-voucher. The voucher is not issued by SUNY Brockport. All questions regarding this voucher should be directed to NYSED.
Right Start Learning Course Vouchers
If you are able to demonstrate financial need and would like to request a voucher for financial assistance, follow the voucher instructions. The voucher is not issued by SUNY Brockport. All questions regarding this voucher should be directed to NYSED.
Test Preparation
- NYSTCE website
- Drake Library
- Brooklyn Public Library (NYS residents who get library’s Welcome Card are eligible.)
Certification Exam Requirements
The most updated information on NYS Teacher Certification Exams can be found at the New York State Teacher Certification Examination website. The website provides complete information on registering, preparing, finding a testing center, and score reporting policies for all NYS Teacher Certification Exams.
To find which examination(s) are required for the certificate(s) that you are seeking, please search the certification requirements.
When to Take Each Exam
While there is no specific sequence that must be followed when taking the NYS exams, the following guidance is offered.
Adolescence Inclusive Generalist
| Certification Exam | Best Prepared to Take Exam |
|---|---|
| EAS: Educating All Students |
Undergraduate students: After completing EDI 413, 414, 419, and 430. Graduate students: After completing EDI 513, 514, 519 and 530 |
| CST- MST: Content Specialty Test- Multi-Subject Test (7-12) | After completing 6 credits in English, History, Science, Mathematics and required Foreign Language and Fine Arts Courses. It is recommended that you take Math courses up to the level of Pre-Calculus since Pre-Calculus is included in the Multi-Subject Test. |
| CST: Content Specialty Test | After completing all courses within the discipline major |
| CST-SWD: Content Specialty Test Students with Disabilities |
Undergraduate students: After completing EDI 413, 414, and 419 Graduate students: After completing EDI 513, 514, and 519 |
Adolescence Education (Single Certification Program)
| Certification Exam | Best Prepared to Take Exam |
|---|---|
| EAS: Educating All Students |
Undergraduate students: After completing EDI 409, 430, and one methods course Graduate students: After completing EDI 509, 530 and one methods course |
| CST: Content Specialty Test | After completing all courses within the discipline major |
Childhood Inclusive Education
| Certification Exam | Best Prepared to Take Exam |
|---|---|
| EAS: Educating All Students |
Undergraduate students: After completing EDI 413, 414, 419, and 430 Graduate students: After completing EDI 513, 514, 519 and 530 |
| CST- MST: Content Specialty Test- Multi-Subject Test (1-6) |
Undergraduate students: After completing EDI 407, all cognates, and major courses Graduate students: After completing EDI 735, all cognates, and major courses |
| CST-SWD: Content Specialty Test Students with Disabilities |
Undergraduate students: After completing EDI 413, 414, and 419 Graduate students: After completing EDI 513, 514 and 519 |
| BEA: Bilingual Education Assessment If preparing for additional certificates in: Bilingual |
Undergraduate students: After completing of Spanish courses in Spanish major and EDI 421, FCE 420, and FCE 473 Graduate students: After completing Spanish courses in Spanish major and EDI 521, FCE 520, and FCE 573 |
Early Childhood Inclusive Education
| Certification Exam | Best Prepared to Take Exam |
|---|---|
| EAS: Educating All Students | After completing EDI 412, 428, 416, and 430 |
| CST- MST: Content Specialty Test- Multi-Subject Test (Birth-Grade 2) | After completing EDI 407, all cognates, and major courses |
| CST-SWD: Content Specialty Test Students with Disabilities | After completing EDI 412, 428, 416 |
Physical Education
| Certification Exam | Best Prepared to Take Exam |
|---|---|
| EAS: Educating All Students | Toward the end of student teaching |
| CST: Content Specialty Test | After completing Block 3 and before student teaching |