Applying for Certification
- Log in to your TEACH account.
- Click on "Apply for Certificate" under the "Online Application" heading.
- Read the overview of the process and click "Next".
- Update and edit your education information. Be sure to include elements like the college name, your certification award, and your anticipated graduation date.
- Fill in the program code (if asked). You will only be prompted for a program code if you apply before SUNY Fredonia enters your TEACH college recommendation. These program codes can be found on the table below.
- Complete the drop down menu, filling in the information including your "Area of Interest", "Subject Area", "Grade Level", and "Title", and click "select".
- Complete the process by:
- Signing the Affidavit
- Confirming and Signing Application
- Making the Payment. Payment details can be found here.
As stated above, when filling out your application for certification online at TEACH Online Services, you may be asked to provide a Program Code. Please use the table below to find your program code for the appropriate degree you have completed. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Services.
| CERTIFICATE TITLE/ PROGRAM TITLE | PROG. CODE | DEGREE | LEVEL |
| Adolescence Science Education 7-12 | 32348 | MAT | GR |
| Bilingual Extension | 33689 | ADV CRT | GR |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 24912 | MSED | GR |
| Educational Leadership | 29166 | ADV CRT | GR |
| English Adolescence Education | 40686 | BA/MA | GR |
| Literacy All Grades | 24916 | MSED | GR |
| Math 7-12 | 24915 | MSED | GR |
| Math 5-9 | 24915 | MSED | GR |
| Music Education | 30032 | MM | GR |
| Music Education (5 Year Program) | 38329 | MUS B/MM | GR |
| Speech Language-Pathology | 90027 | MS | GR |
| ESOL | 25968 | MSED | GR |
| ESOL | 25969 | ADV CRT | GR |
| Adolescence Education: Biology 7-12 | 23156 | BS | UG |
| Adolescence Education: Chemistry 7-12 | 23157 | BS | UG |
| Adolescence Education: Earth Science 7-12 | 23160 | BS | UG |
| Adolescence Education: English Language Arts 7-12 | 23149 | BA | UG |
| Adolescence Education: French 7-12 | 23155 | BA | UG |
| Adolescence Education: Mathematics 7-12 | 23159 | BA | UG |
| Adolescence Education: Physics 7-12 | 23148 | BA | UG |
| Adolescence Education: Social Studies 7-12 | 23158 | BA | UG |
| Adolescence Education: Spanish 7-12 | 23154 | BA | UG |
| Childhood Education 1-6 | 23152 | BSED | UG |
| Childhood Inclusive/Childhood and SWD (until 9/1/29) | 31761 | BSED | UG |
| SWD All Grades/Childhood 1-6 | 31761 | BSED | UG |
| Early Childhood/Childhood Education | 33236 | BSED | UG |
| Middle Childhood Specialist - Mathematics 5-9 | 24313 | BS | UG |
| Music | 23150 | MUS B | UG |
| English Language Arts Grades 7-9 Extension | There is no additional Program Code required for any Middle School Extension. Please use the Program Code for your major. | ||
| Mathematics Grades 7-9 Extension | |||
| Social Studies Grades 7-9 Extension | |||
| Spanish Grades 7-9 Extension | |||
| French Grades 7-9 Extension | |||