Yes, the program is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), ensuring it meets high standards in teacher education.
You already have the passion and calling. Now you just need your degree.
The Pathway to Teaching program gives you a solid foundation in teaching across a variety of settings.
Build your confidence in teaching. Gain hands-on learning through fieldwork and student teaching. With the Teacher Immersion Fellowship Program, you may gain valuable paid work experience in schools while you complete your studies.
Learn from experienced practitioners modeling best practices. You’ll receive personalized coaching throughout the certification process to ensure you’re fully prepared.
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What will you learn?
- Leadership Grounded in Integrity: Our graduate and professional programs are designed to develop your leadership skills to be effective in your field, grounded in ethical decision-making and integrity. Make a positive impact in your workplaces and communities.
- Education Beyond Skill Development: We focus on educating the whole person. Professional competencies are paired with a strong emphasis on character and purpose, empowering you, an adult learner, to excel in your career as a principled leader with transferable skills. We provide education for what's next.
- Values-Driven Curriculum: Our courses integrate core values like compassion, ethical responsibility, and community engagement, essential qualities for working adults aiming to lead with purpose in today’s challenging environments.
- Becoming a Trustworthy Leader: We prepare graduate students to be trusted professionals. We’ll help you foster ethical workplace cultures and build strong, collaborative teams based on character, empathy, and respect.
- A Foundation for Positive Change: Our programs will help you change more than just your job title, it’ll help you change your community. A Roberts education will help you contribute to meaningful change and lead with a higher sense of mission and service.
Cost of Pathway to Teaching, B.S.
Total Program
Sticker Price:
$27,984 (Childhood)
$34,980 (Adolescence)
Less than
26%
of students
pay this amount
25%
tuition discount for benefit-eligible
employees, spouses, and dependents
of our corporate partners
Coursework
Interested in seeing what courses you can take? Check out our course catalog!
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Admissions Requirements
Requirements:
- At least 60 hours of college credit with a C or better
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a scale of 4.0
- Fewer than 30 hours of General Ed. and/or Content coursework still to be completed
Not required:
- Entrance Exam (GRE/GMAT)
- Bachelor's Degree
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get a teaching certificate?
Before applying for a teacher’s certificate, you must obtain a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or teaching program. Earning a bachelor’s degree is typically a three-to-four-year program.
Then you will most likely have to complete a student teaching experience followed by taking your state examinations to prove you’re qualified, adding a few more years.
After these steps, you can apply for your teaching certificate, state requirements will vary, but this is the general process.
What qualifications are needed to be a teacher?
To become a teacher, you need to prove that you’re qualified by acquiring a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or teaching program and then becoming certified in your state. Qualifications may vary slightly depending on your state.
What is the Pathway to Teaching program?
The Pathway to Teaching program is a unique bachelor’s degree completion program for individuals who want to become certified teachers. It’s designed to let you balance your studies with other commitments by taking classes one night a week.
What certifications can I earn through this program?
You can earn a Bachelor of Science in Education with one of the following certifications:
- Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6)
- Adolescence Education in a specific content area and Students with Disabilities (Grades 7-12)
- Students with Disabilities Generalist (Grades 7-12)
How does the certification process work?
The program includes coaching through the certification process, review sessions for exams, and interview preparation with local school administrators.
What if I want to pursue further education after this program?
New York State requires teachers to earn a graduate degree for professional certification. Roberts offers graduate programs to help you meet this requirement and further your teaching career.
Questions?
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Justin Pretko
Assistant Director of Admissions