Center for Integrated Training and Education

About

The Center for Integrated Training and Education (CITE) is a privately owned company that has operated in New York for over 30 years. CITE partners with colleges and universities to offer degree and teacher certification programs in New York. These convenient programs are offered online or in hybrid format, take place on weekends, and are the lowest-cost of any program in New York. CITE's mission is to increase access and opportunity for all. With CITE's proven model, teachers have outstanding success rates on certification exams.

CITE's university partners include:

Russell Sage College
The University of Mount Saint Vincent
Alfred University

CITE offers programs for every step of your career in education, beginning with initial teacher certification. Notable CITE graduates include the former superintendent of New York Public Schools, Meisha Porter, the Superintendent of Denver schools, Alex Marrero, and thousands of other district-level and school building-level administrators.

Government/Nonprofit organization
Brooklyn

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CITE has earned the following distinctions:

25 percent of principals in New York City are CITE graduates.
Participants have an outstanding pass rate on teacher certification exams.
Doctoral programs have an 85-100 percent on-time graduation rate.

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Center for Integrated Training and Education

Master’s & certification

M.S. in General and Special Education: CITE & UMSV

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Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

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Program

Program Info

CITE increases access and opportunity for students traditionally shut out of higher-education programs by lowering the program's cost, scheduling the courses on weekends, and running classes online.

If you're seeking initial teacher certification in New York State, CITE partners with The University of Mount Saint Vincent to offer a Master of Science in General and Special Education (Childhood or Early Childhood). Completing this program and required teacher certification exams leads to a master's degree and teaching licenses in both general and special education at the Early Childhood level (birth-grade 2) or Childhood level (grades 1-6).

All teacher education programs are synchronous, online classes with your cohort and instructor together for the class time. Courses are designed by listening to the needs of working professionals trying to balance family, a job and school. The result of this process is outstanding pass rates and well-prepared teachers. This is the lowest-cost program in New York, and you will be supported and prepared for your New York State teaching certification exams and to step into a classroom.

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Sep. 15, 2026
Fall
Jan. 15, 2027
Spring
Jun. 15, 2027
Summer

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

$9,662
In State Tuition
$50
Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Center for Integrated Training and Education have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Center for Integrated Training and Education to see if you can, too!

Amount

Description

Varies

Student Loans, Payroll Deduction

Financial aid is available through The University of Mount Saint Vincent.

Certifications

Childhood Education (grades 1-6)
Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2)
Students with Disabilities (birth-grade 2)
Students with Disabilities (grades 1-6)

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