Bilingual Extension for Pupil Personnel Services (Advanced Certificate)
Welcome to the Bilingual Extension for Pupil Personnel Services (Advanced Certificate) program home page. Use this page as a guide to the Bilingual Extension for Pupil Personnel Services (Advanced Certificate) program from acceptance to graduation.
This advanced certificate program is designed for applicants with prior New York State certification.
Academic Plan
BPPSRVS-AC
Total Credits
15 credits
Program Code for Certification
42532
Advisors
- Brian Collins, Faculty Advisor
- Bonnie M. Veronico, Certification, Graduation and Administrative Advisor
- Michelle Lask, Clinical Placement Specialist
Newly Accepted Students
Getting Started and Orientation
New Student Checklist
Welcome to the School of Education! Visit the Newly Accepted Students page for a checklist to get you started at Hunter College.
New Student Support
If at any point you need support, please reach out to our New Student Liaison at newsoest@hunter.cuny.edu or make an appointment.
Orientations
Students will attend three orientations to cover all the information needed to start your program:
- General New Student Orientation
- Program Advising Session
- Clinical Experiences and Fingerprinting Orientation
See “Program Related Events” for details about upcoming sessions. Prior to attending the session, please watch the Bilingual Education Program Advising video.
Financing Your Degree
Visit the Financing Your Degree page for information.
Fingerprint Clearance Requirements
All students in teacher preparation programs as well as programs in school counseling need to be fingerprinted so that they are cleared to work with children in various settings including New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) public schools, charter networks, and other organizations. Visit the Fingerprinting page for requirements and procedures.
Program Sequences
The program sequences provide a suggested order of courses for the program based on start date. It also includes when to take certification exams and apply for clinical experiences in addition to other important non-course requirements. For technical registration support and troubleshooting, please visit the Register for Classes page.
Fall Start
Spring Start
Hunter College Catalog
To review descriptions of specific courses and academic progress standards for the program along with exit requirements please use the course catalog for the year you were admitted to the program.
Course Catalog Summer 2022 onward
Course Catalog prior to Summer 2022
Clinical Experiences
Students in the Bilingual Extension for Pupil Personnel Services (Advanced Certificate) program must complete practicum (COCO 719) in their place of employment working under their current license in a bilingual setting.
The COCO 71900 practicum course is individual meeting scheduled between you and your assigned instructor. This meeting (weekly class) will be held at a negotiated time that works best for both you and your assigned instructor.
Registration and Application Processes and Procedures
Application
All students must apply for practicum through the Office of Clinical Experiences.
Application Deadline
BILED PPS students must apply for permission to register for COCO 71900 by the following deadlines prior to completing their practicum:
- May 7th for Fall practicum
- Dec 7th for Spring practicum
Registration and Placement Process
The Department of Counseling reviews practicum applications for eligibility and grants registration permission.
Certification and Licensure
The Bilingual Extension for Pupil Personnel Services (Advanced Certificate) program leads to a Bilingual Education Extension for those with New York State (NYS) certification in Provisional or Permanent Pupil Personnel Services.
Students who are completing or have completed the program will apply for their certification through the New York State Education Department TEACH Online Services.
Students must wait to apply for certification until they receive an email from the School of Education indicating their recommendation has been entered. This usually occurs six to eight weeks after the conferral of your degree. Students will be recommended for both Provisional and Permanent certification at the time of conferral.
- The Provisional Certificate is the entry-level certificate and is valid for five years. Students who graduate from a Hunter master’s degree certification program without prior certification will be recommended for initial certification.
- The Provisional Certificate is an advanced certificate. Once teachers have completed three years of full-time, paid teaching experience including one year of mentored teaching, they can apply for professional certification.
Provisional and Permanent Certification: Requirements and Exams
The School of Education reserves the right not to recommend for certification any student who has committed a serious breach of professional ethics or behavior.
Initial certification is the entry-level teaching certificate and is valid for five years. The Professional certification is issued after the Initial and never expires.
1. Pass all required New York State Teacher Certification Exams
- Bilingual Education Assessment (BEA Exam)
Register for an exam at the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations website.
Need help preparing? The Hunter College School of Education Center for Career, Professional & Partnership Development (CPPD) conducts test preparation workshops regularly. Learn about upcoming Test Preparation Workshops.
For information regarding exam safety nets consult the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
2. Complete NY State Certification required workshops and submit to the Office of Academic and Students Affairs (OASA)
All applications for NY State certification require that students take and complete the workshops listed below. Students who have completed these workshops for a prior certification, do not need to take them again.
Upon completion of workshops, students must submit their workshop certification(s) to the Office of Academic & Student Affairs so that their CUNYfirst account can be updated.
Submit Workshop Completion Form
School Violence Intervention and Prevention
Students who have completed this workshops for a prior certification, do not need to take it again. This workshop is not included in coursework for your program. Sign up for a School Violence Intervention and Prevention workshop through the New York State Education Department (NYSED) website.
Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
Students who have completed this workshops for a prior certification, do not need to take it again. This workshop is not included in coursework for your program. Sign up for a Child Abuse Identification and Reporting workshop through the New York State Education Department (NYSED) website.
Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) Workshop
Students may take this workshop through Hunter College’s Continuing Education department or with another approved provider through the New York State Education Department (NYSED) website.
3. Clear fingerprints with the New York State Education Department (NYSED)
All students in programs leading to New York State certification need to have their fingerprints cleared by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for New York State certification.
Visit the Fingerprinting for Hunter College School of Education Students to learn how to obtain fingerprint clearance.
For those applying for Permanent Certification only, NYSED maintains experience requirements.
Experience Requirements for Certification
Candidate’s experience must be verified before applying for permanent certification using the Paid Experience Verification Form.
Provisional and Permanent Certification: Application Directions and Program Code
When to Apply
Students must wait to apply for certification until they receive an email from the School of Education indicating their recommendation has been entered. This usually occurs six to eight weeks after the conferral of your degree. Students will be recommended for both Provisional and Permanent certification at the time of conferral.
How to Apply for Provisional or Permanent Certification
1. Create/Log in to your TEACH Account
Students must create/log in to their New York State Education Department (NYSED) TEACH Account. From your Teach Online Services Home page, select Apply for Certificate which is found under “Online Application”. This will start a new application.
2. Verify/Update Profile
The Verify/Update Profile section will ask for education and employment history. For educational history, provide information from bachelor’s degree to present. For employment history enter all full-time, paid teaching experiences in both public and private schools.
Hunter College is an approved New York Teacher Certification Program. When prompted provide the following information:
- Award Title: Advanced Certificate
- Program Code: 42532 – Bilingual Education (PPS/Admin)
- Major: Education
- Enter all full-time, paid teaching experience (in both public and private schools).
3. Select Certificate(s)
Enter the following information for the certificates section.
- Select your Area of Interest: Other Extensions
- Select your Subject Area: Bilingual Education (PPS/Admin)
- Select the Grade Level: Pre K-12 All Grades
- Select the Title: Bilingual Education (PPS/Admin)
- Select your Certificate Type: Provisional or Permanent
Students must add each certificate they want to apply for.
On the next page, enter the Program Code 42532.
4. Sign Affidavit
5. Confirm and Sign Application
6. Make Payment
7. Review Application Transaction Summary
This will help you keep track of what you need to do in order to obtain your certificate.
Checking Certificate Status in TEACH Account
There are two certificate statuses in the TEACH account: “not ready to review” and “ready to review.” Prior to graduation a student’s application is marked “not ready to review.” Once a student has met all the requirements, has institutional recommendation, and their graduation has posted, the status will change to “ready to review.” The New York State Department of Education will then review the application.
Out of State Certification or Licensure
Students applying for certification or licensure in states other than New York must complete the Out of State Certification and Licensure Form.
Hunter International Students (F1 Visa Holder) Certification or Licensure
Registering for New York State Teacher Certification Exams (NYSTCE)
During the registration process enter all 9s when prompted for your Social Security Number (SSN). Once you do receive a Social Security Number, you will need to fax a copy of your Social Security Number card and Passport to the New York State Teacher Certification Exams (NYSTCE) with a cover letter including your assigned New York State Teacher Certification Exams (NYSTCE) ID number to request they change your temporary Social Security Number replacement with your assigned Social Security Number.
The fax number for New York State Teacher Certification Exams (NYSTCE) is 413-256-7088. Follow up a few days later to ensure they have received your fax. The phone number for New York State Teacher Certification Exams (NYSTCE) is 413-256-2882.
Applying for NYSED TEACH Account without a Social Security Number
You do not need to wait for a Social Security Number (SSN) to create an account on the NYSED TEACH system. If you do not have a valid Social Security Number, you will need to email soeoasa@hunter.cuny.edu to request a TEACH Access Number first. The access number is only for use with TEACH and meeting requirements for New York State teacher certification. If you do get a social security number, you must notify NYSED.
If you apply for OPT the process will generate a Social Security Number which you will use to create your TEACH account and apply for New York State Department of Education teaching certification. You should apply for OPT as soon as you can, but you cannot apply earlier than 90 days before your program completion date.
For general instructions on setting up your NYSED TEACH account, please refer to the Certification and Licensure section on this program page.
New York City Department of Education Employment with OPT once your NYS Certificate has issued
International students cannot apply for employment with New York City Public Schools until they have a Social Security Number (SSN). International students may qualify for employment in New York City public schools once they hold New York State certification and hold an OPT visa. You will be ineligible to apply to work for the New York City Department of Education unless you hold OPT authorization, have a Social Security Number and your New York State certification has issued. Candidates fitting the above criteria may apply online to the New York City Department of Education. Once the application is received and reviewed, further instructions will follow. This policy is subject to change at any time.
Expiring Certificates
Students currently certified in initial or transitional B certificate who will not graduate in time to meet the master’s requirement for their expiring certificate, may be eligible for an extension through the New York State Education Department TEACH Online Services. Create/log in to your TEACH account and select “Apply for a Time Extension.”
Letter Requests
Please use the School of Education Letter Request Form to request a letter from the School of Education to verify your education experience.
Graduation
Graduation is the official completion of your program and conferral of an academic degree. In order to graduate, students must apply for graduation using CUNYFirst the semester before the semester of their planned graduation and complete any outstanding requirements by the stated deadlines. Visit the Graduation and Commencement page for complete information.