Advanced Certificate, Grades 5-6


Welcome to our Middle Childhood Extension Advanced Certificate at Lehman College for existing teachers! This (6) credit program is designed for teachers who hold New York State certification in one of the academic content areas grades 7-12 and who seek an extension to teach that subject in grades 5-6.

Admission Requirements

New York State initial or professional certification in one of the following academic content areas, Grades 7-12: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Physics, or Social Studies. Candidates holding provisional or permanent certification must submit passing scores on the Liberal Arts and Sciences Test (LAST), the Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W), and the Content Specialty Test (CST) in their subject area.

For More Information contact: Dr. David Fletcher