Business and Marketing - Professional Certification

Business and Marketing, grades K-12

• Professional Certification
  

The purpose of this program is to provide students with extended subject matter competence, pedagogical skills, and learning experiences that will enhance their contribution and participation within the instructional work force. This program is driven by a commitment to high standards and accountability offering students experiences that foster professionalism within the affective domain. This program will:

• recognize the diversity and change in society;
• integrate technological information/data and use this information as an instructional tool;
• maintain partnerships with multiple stakeholders groups;
• provide learning experiences that are holistic in structure;
• structure learning experiences that offer a sense of integration with life experiences;
• model the relationship-based nature of teaching;
• provide a broad range of skills and knowledge including research skills, communication skills, and decision-making skills;
• offer instruction that attends to content pedagogy, ethics and professionalism;
• provide instruction that fosters communication skills;
• enhance teaching skills that have been previously acquired;
• provide a comprehensive instructional format that prepares students for NYS certification as professional Business and Marketing teachers and Work Study Coordinators.

A Coordinator of Work-Based Learning Extension option is available. Please see Annotations and Extensions for further information.

Program Director
Helen Eisenberg, M.S.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
 
Entry Requirements

1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree at an accredited institution with a cumulative index of 3.0 and a B average in the major field. An applicant who does not meet these grade point average expectations must address them in his/her personal statement; please see the Personal Statement section of the admissions application form for further information.
2. Official transcripts.
3. Two letters of recommendation.
4. Copy of teacher certification in Business and Marketing.
5. Application and fee.
6. Completion of the personal-professional statement as described on the application form.
7. Resume

Certification required for admission: Initial certification in Business and Marketing

Program leads to: Professional certification in Business and Marketing with option for certification as a Coordinator of
Work-Based Learning  

Teacher candidates use the NYS TEACH system to apply for Initial and Professional certification(s) and need to pay the fees in effect at the time they apply. They must have the appropriate years of teaching experience. New York State Education Department maintains a website with certification requirements: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/

During a teacher candidate’s final semester, information on the application process will be sent via email. Additional support may be obtained by contacting the Nazareth College Teacher Certification Office at (585)389-2592 or 2591 or e-mail gpotemp2@naz.edu or chill0@naz.edu, www.naz.edu/dept/edu/certification.cfm
 

Application Deadlines:
For Summer, Fall or Spring terms:
Rolling admission