When you enroll in the program you will have the opportunity to:

• Earn alternative certification after only one year of graduate coursework and required field experience in the classroom
• Fulfill introductory requirements while continuing your current employment
• Work full time as a certified teacher (entry level) under the guidance of a mentor teacher and an Empire State College faculty member as you complete the final two years of the program
• Complete the entire master’s degree program in three years studying part time