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Certification and Licensure

Teacher Education, School Counselor and Leadership

The teacher education, school counseling and leadership programs have been approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to lead to initial and professional certification for in New York State. To be recommended for certification students must complete the approved program of study, take any required certification exams, apply for certification and meet all other certification requirements. Certification requirements and instructions for applying, including program codes, are available on the School of Education's Certification and Licensure page at education.hunter.cuny.edu/academics/certification-and-licensure.

For support with Certification requirements, please contact the Office of Academic & Student Affairs at soe.oasa@hunter.cuny.edu.

Applied Behavior Analysis

There are two credentials that professionals in Applied Behavior Analysis can earn: New York State Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The Applied Behavior Analysis (MS) program is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board for Task List 4 and also meets the current educational requirements for the New York State LBA. Certification requirements and instructions for applying are available on the School of Education's Certification and Licensure page at education.hunter.cuny.edu/academics/certification-and-licensure.

Mental Health Counseling

The Mental Health Counseling program leads to professional licensure in New York State through the Office of the Professions. Licensure requirements are available on the School of Education's Certification and Licensure page at education.hunter.cuny.edu/academics/certification-and-licensure.

Rehabilitation Counseling

The Rehabilitation Counseling program leads to Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Certification through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. Certification requirements and exam information are available on the School of Education's Certification and Licensure page at education.hunter.cuny.edu/academics/certification-and-licensure.