该课程适用于已从认可的学院或大学获得美术，设计和/或艺术教育课程学士学位并打算完成纽约州认证以教授艺术的课程的学生。成功完成教师认证计划并通过所需的纽约州教师认证考试后，学生可以通过教师认证办公室（Chase Hall 222）申请纽约州初始认证。布法罗州没有颁发学位或证书。要求学生完成所有课程，并负责纽约州教师认证部门制定的任何其他认证要求，包括指纹识别和至少四个州规定的研讨会。该计划的学生可以选择参加兼职或全日制课程，但必须在学生的教学学期中全日制学习。白天每学期（夏季除外）提供课程，以适应公立学校的
This program is designed for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree with coursework in fine arts, design, and/or art education from an accredited college or university and intend to complete the coursework required for New York State certification to teach art. After successfully completing the teacher-certification program and passing required New York State teacher certification exams, students are eligible to apply for New York State initial certification through the Teacher Certification Office, Chase Hall 222. No degree or certificate is awarded by Buffalo State. Students are expected to complete the entire sequence of coursework and are responsible for any additional certification requirements established by the New York State Teacher Certification Division, including fingerprinting and at least four state-mandated seminars. Students in the program may elect to attend part time or full time, yet must attend full time during the student teaching semester. Courses are offered each semester (excluding summer) during the day to accommodate practical experiences in public schools.