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Distance Learning (Online or Correspondence Programs and Courses)
New York State Colleges and Universities
- Distance Learning Teacher Preparation Programs
Information regarding colleges and universities within New York State that have an approved teacher preparation program can be found at http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/ded/database.html.
If you plan on taking individual courses at an institution that is located in New York, go to Coursework Frequently Asked Questions to determine what courses would be acceptable.
Institutions located outside of New York
The Office of Teaching Initiatives does not endorse, pre-approve, or accredit programs or coursework completed at institutions located outside the State of New York.
- Distance Learning Teacher Preparation Programs
If you plan on completing a teacher preparation program in a state other than New York, the program must meet the following criteria:
- The institution must be approved by a regional accrediting agency. To determine if a college is accredited, go to the U.S. Department of Education’s Institutional Accreditation System Website at http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/ .
For more information, go to Applicants from Other States (Interstate Reciprocity) .
- Distance Learning Courses (non-degree program) or Coursework to meet Unmet Requirements
If you plan on taking individual courses at an institution that is not located in New York, please go to Coursework Frequently Asked Questions to determine what courses would be acceptable.
Last Updated: March 10, 2016
