CTE FAQs

Certification Questions

• What courses do I need for Initial CTE Certification?

• What courses do I need for Professional CTE Certification?

• How do I verify my certification courses in TEACH?

• How many years of occupational experience do I need to be eligible for certification in my area of specialization?

• What are some examples of acceptable coursework for certification in Business and Marketing?

• What are some examples of acceptable coursework for certification in FACS?

• How do I navigate the TEACH website?

• What are the courses required for the Work Based Coordinator certification extension?

• Where can I find more information about certification pathways? 

• Where can I find the SUNY Oswego Teacher Certification Authorization Form

Exam Questions

• Where do I sign up to take the OCE?

• Who do I contact to discuss the Occupational Competency Exam?

• Where do I sign up to take the Graduate Comprehensive Exam?

• Who do I contact to discuss the Graduate Comprehensive Exam?

• What can I sign up for the certification examinations (edTPA, EAS, content specialty test) required for initial classroom or CTE certification?

Program Application and Registration Questions

• How do I apply as a Non-Matriculated Undergraduate Student?

• How do I register for Summer courses?

• How do I apply for the CTE undergraduate program?

• How do I apply for the CTE graduate program?

Program Questions

• Who do I contact to discuss the Undergraduate Program?

• Where can I get more information about the Undergraduate CTE Certificate Program?

• Who do I contact to discuss the Graduate Program?

• Who do I contact to discuss the Work-Based Learning Program?

• Who do I contact to discuss the Drivers Education Program?

• Where can I find a copy of the Field Experience Log?

• Where do I submit my Student Teacher Application?

• How do I use TK20 to complete my Field Experience and Student Teaching Application?

CTE Professional Organizations

National Level

• ACTE- Association of Career and Technical Educators
• NAAE- National Association of Agriculture Educators
• NBEA- National Business Educators Association

State Level

• BTANYS- Business Teachers Association of New York State
• NYSAAE- New York Association of Agriculture Educators
• NYSACTE- New York State Association of Career and Technical Education
• NYSAFACE- New York State Association of Family and Consumer Science Educators
• NYSTTTA- New York State Trade & Technical Teachers Association