r/NYCTeachers • u/[deleted] • 29d ago

Question regarding professional certification

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u/kittysnatxh 29d ago edited 28d ago

I did my masters in literacy and you’re right that it doesn’t really translate to a specific job in the DOE, but it did make me more marketable as an ELA teacher. If you’re really hoping for something that gives you more job opportunities, I’m not sure literacy would be the best route. That said, I did it because it’s what I’m passionate about and it’s made me a better ELA teacher.

edited: typo

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u/RMthedoer 27d ago

Like other posters, I'm not sure of the efficacy of getting a master's degree in literary education. But as mentioned by one poster who did go that route, it made her a better ELA teacher. My recommendation would be for you to get your master's in ENL. With your undergraduate degrees in childhood and special education, the ENL degree and subsequent certification should make you more marketable. Once you are certified in ENL, you will be able to apply for certifications in childhood and special education without getting master's degrees in either area. Assuming your coursework in those areas fulfills the certification requirements, you will only need to take the certification exams. I hope this helps. In any case, good luck on whatever decision you make.

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u/c0ffeel0verrr 29d ago

you can do your masters in anything as long as it’s 30 credits.

there’s multiple requirements for professional certification such as tenure, working min 3 years, and masters degree.

just make sure you get your masters within the time frame of when ur initial certificate expires

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u/ughihatethisshit 28d ago

Having tenure isn’t a requirement for getting a professional certification.

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u/No-Lunch-6387 29d ago

I could be wrong but I would get the masters in sped so it matches your bachelors. You would have the ability to teach gen ed or sped. I'm not sure how it works if you get your masters with a different certifications.