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Founded in 1926, Long Island University continues to lead in higher education, offering high-quality academic instruction from world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its focus on hands-on learning and by the Brookings Institution for its strong impact on student outcomes, LIU offers over 220 degree programs. With a network of more than 285,000 alumni, including industry leaders and entrepreneurs worldwide, LIU provides exceptional opportunities for students to succeed.

LIU Post offers a variety of innovative dual programs that allow you to earn two teaching certifications upon completing your BS degree. Many undergraduate programs also include graduate-level credits, enabling you to accelerate your path to a master’s degree while reducing costs.

Long Island University offers teacher education programs to prepare you for initial New York State teacher certification in the following areas: 

  • Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Education 
  • Adolescent Education
  • Students with Disabilities 
  • Health & Physical Education 
  • College or University
  • Brookville, NY

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application

LIU has earned the following distinctions:

  • Over 90 years of experience training teachers for service in New York and across the nation.
  • Teacher education programs approved by the State of New York and accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
  • Education students consistently exceed the average pass rate for New York State certification exams.
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Bachelor’s & certification

Undergraduate Teaching Programs

  • 48 months

    Program Duration

  • In-person

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

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Program

Program Info

The teacher education programs in LIU Post's Department of Teaching & Learning are nationally accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). Throughout your program, you'll receive personalized mentorship from expert faculty who will guide you through your student teaching assignments, portfolio development and peer and self-evaluations.

All of LIU’s education degrees are designed to help you become a knowledgeable, compassionate and inspiring teacher in your chosen subject area and grade level. Below are some of the standout dual certification Bachelor of Science degree options:

  • BS in Adolescence Education and Students with Disabilities: Prepare to teach math, social studies or English in grades 7-12, along with students with disabilities across all grade levels.
  • BS in Childhood Education and Early Education: A 120-credit program for certification to teach infants, toddlers and students in grades 1-6.
  • BS in Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities: Designed to equip you to teach students with and without disabilities in grades 1-6, and students with disabilities across all grade levels.
  • BS in Early Childhood Education and Students with Disabilities: A 120-credit program that prepares you to teach students with and without disabilities from birth through grade 2, and students with disabilities across all grades.
     

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Aug. 15, 2025

    Fall

  • Dec. 15, 2025

    Spring

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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

  • $40,248

    In State Tuition

  • $40,248

    Out of State Tuition

  • $50

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at LIU Post have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with LIU Post to see if you can, too!

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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Long Island University offers many scholarship opportunities. Visit the Scholarships & Grants page to learn more. 

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

LIU offers work-study options. To see open work-study positions, visit the Employment Opportunities page. 

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Biology (grades 7-12)
Chemistry (grades 7-12)
Childhood Education/Elementary Education (grades 1-6) / Students with Disabilities (all grades)
Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2) / Childhood Education/Elementary Education (grades 1-6)
Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 2) / Students with Disabilities (all grades)
English Language Arts (grades 7-12) / Students with Disabilities (all grades)
Health Education (all grades)
Mathematics (grades 7-12)
Mathematics (grades 7-12) / Students with Disabilities (all grades)
Physical Education (all grades)
Social Studies (grades 7-12) / Students with Disabilities (all grades)

Stats

Gender

  • Male

  • Female

    21%

    79%

Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

  • Asian

  • Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Two or more races

    0%

    3%

    4%

    16%

    11%

    65%

    1%

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