The alternative certification program, Transition B, is for
teacher candidates who have an appropriate baccalaureate or
master’s degree but do not have teacher education
certification.
Satisfactory completion of the Introductory Component
requirements will allow the candidate to seek a partnership with a
participating school district while completing the remainder of the
master’s degree.
This 42-credit program was designed to provide high-quality
teachers in critical shortage areas. A candidate is not commended
to NYSED for Transition B Certification unless s/he has signed a
full-time teaching contract with a participating school
district.
For more information about the master of science in education
program, including admission requirements, application
requirements, and courses, please go to the MSMC
Graduate Catalog.
You can reach the office of the graduate program coordinator for
teacher eucation at 845-569-3525.