New UAlbany teacher certificate programs approved

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three new undergraduate teacher certification programs have been approved by the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) at the University at Albany (UAlbany). On Friday, NYSED approved the university's new bachelor of science degrees in adolescent education, childhood and special education, and early childhood/childhood education.

The programs are a crucial component of the teach-out program UAlbany has with Saint Rose. According to UAlbany, enrollment is now open for College of Saint Rose students for the Fall 2024 semester through the teach-out plan, and interested students can reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

“I am thrilled to bring undergraduate education programs back to the University at Albany. UAlbany was founded 180 years ago as a teacher's college, so bringing these programs back is a return to our roots and an important part of our commitment as the main teach-out partner for The College of Saint Rose,” said UAlbany President Havidán Rodríguez. “UAlbany is one of the nation’s most diverse research institutions and with these new programs, we will be able to fulfill the regional need for a sustainable and diverse teacher pipeline now and in the future. We are grateful to the New York State Education Department and SUNY for their partnership in establishing these programs.”