Become a Teacher

 

Teacher Education Transfer Program

Many of those who stand in front of classes throughout the metropolitan area teaching inquisitive minds were once students at Nassau Community College.  Over the years, NCC’s Teacher Education Transfer Program has seen tremendous growth.  Students may register for one of six degrees in Teacher Education:  and Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education or Adolescent Education.  The program also has a one-year Teacher’s Assistant certificate program.  All the associate degrees are put together in such ways as to facilitate transfer between the College and four-year institutions with teacher education programs.  At present, the Teacher Education Transfer Program covers coursework in seven majors/concentrations:  biology, chemistry, earth science, English, history/social studies, mathematics and physics.  Interested students can co-major in Special Education.  Supervised field placements familiarize students with the specific grade levels they intend to teach.

Upon completion of their associate degree, students are eligible to take the first of the required New York State teacher certification examinations.  They are then ready to transfer to the university of their choice, including all SUNY and CUNY colleges as well as local private schools.  Certificate students are eligible to sit for the New York State Teacher’s Assistant certification examination. For more information about the Teacher Education Transfer Program, contact Professor Diane Martin, Coordinator, at 516.572.7458.