This program is designed to blend on-campus preparation with field experiences in a variety of school settings, culminating in full-time student teaching. Literacy, multicultural education, and information technology are integrated throughout all aspects of the program. The program conforms to the New York State Learning Standards of Career Development and Occupational Studies, in addition to the Common Core State Standards.

Teachers who are pursuing an extension for a Work Based Learning Coordinator for Career Development certification must provide documentation to New York state of 600 clock hours of previous work experience outside of teaching. This experience might have been in high school, college, summer employment or in a previous career.?This is the responsibility of the applicant.?Hofstra University (or any institution providing the Work Based Learning preparation courses) does not have a role in this documentation.