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An AOEU Master’s degree can be used to advance from the Initial to the Professional classroom teaching certificate. There are two separate academic requirements: Master’s degree and Graduate Coursework Content Core (12 semester hours).
The Master’s degree requirement can be met with any Master’s degree awarded by an institution of higher education that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized for this purpose by the United States Department of Education. AOEU is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) which is on of the accrediting agencies recognized by the United States Department of Education. You can research accredited institutions of higher education here: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip.
The Graduate Coursework Content Core (12 semester hours) requirement can be satisfied by a Master’s degree. The Master’s degree may satisfy the requirement if it is in the subject of the Initial certificate title or in a closely related subject area.
Submit this interest form if you’d like to talk to an admissions counselor about whether our master’s degree pathway program is right for you!
About Our Accreditation
AOEU is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
DEAC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The state regulatory information contained on this page is provided to assist students in making their own determination as to the regulatory requirements in their chosen state. Every effort is made to provide accurate and current information. However, state/local requirements change regularly, and therefore, it is the responsibility of students and graduates to check specific state/local requirements and how they apply to their education. The university makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of the regulatory information contained herein.
AOEU is an approved Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE) provider. CTLE education graduate coursework may be met at AOEU.
You can find details about New York teaching certificate renewal requirements here.
Enrolling in courses is easy! Up to 18 AOEU credit hours may be applied toward a master’s degree later. See our Transfer Credit Policy for details.
Contact our admissions team to explore various learning pathways and choose the right one for you.
About Our Accreditation
AOEU is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
DEAC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
AOEU is an approved CTLE sponsor through the New York Office of Teaching Initiatives. AOEU’s provider number is #23348.
For information on reporting professional learning for CTLE credit, visit the New York Office of Teaching Initiatives webpage.
AOEU’s options for professional learning include PRO Learning and the NOW Conference.
Once you complete a learning event, you can download a certificate to submit to the NYOTI.
FLEX Curriculum is aligned to the New York State Learning Standards for the ARTS, adopted by the New York State Department of Education in 2017.
Learn more about how to increase student engagement and bring standards-aligned curriculum into your district.
