Hartwick offers an education program in Childhood Education (grades 1-6) within the following majors:
Hartwick offers certification in Adolescent Education (grades 7-12) within the following content areas:
In addition to the Teacher Education Program requirements, music education majors must complete specific Music Department requirements for the major.
Students major in an academic content area while working to complete all of the necessary courses for the Students with Disabilities Certification. Students will have the option to pursue dual certification in:
To be certified to teach in New York State, a student must complete the requirements set out by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and by the Department of Education at Hartwick.
The program at Hartwick College leads to an Initial Certificate (pending fulfillment of all requirements by the College and New York State).
To be eligible to continue teaching in the state of New York a teacher must complete the requirements for a Professional certificate within five years after completing the requirements for Initial certification.