Overview of New York Certification Requirements

For initial certification in New York, all candidates must:

• Earn a baccalaureate degree.
• Complete an approved teacher educator program.
• Meet specified degree, coursework, assessment and experience requirements in the selected pathway chosen. For more information, access New York State's Certification from Start to Finish.
• Submit the appropriate application forms and fees.

In New York, you must take the Praxis Subject Assessment in the area of Speech-Language Pathology.