Admissions Requirements

Admission Policy

Candidates must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Candidates must have a broad range of core academic courses as well as courses specific to the subject area and/or level of certification sought. In addition, all candidates must have taken a three-credit course in United States history, which may be credited from undergraduate coursework or may be fulfilled in the University’s graduate program by taking an elective (HS 610 Survey of United States History). Official undergraduate transcripts must be submitted for review to determine whether candidates meet background requirements.

A minimum grade point average of 2.7 (equivalent to a B-) is required for admission and only grades of C or higher are accepted. In addition to coursework and grade requirements, all applicants must pass PRAXIS I or obtain a waiver from the State of Connecticut prior to admission. 

Candidates must submit two letters of recommendation and an essay describing experience relevant to teaching as well as reasons for applying to the program. All prospective candidates are interviewed. Information sessions are held periodically and are posted on our website.