University of New Haven
300 Boston Post Road
West Haven
CT
06516
1-800 DIAL-UNH or 1-800-342-5864
The University of New Haven offers degree programs that lead to certification in both Elementary and Secondary Education. Our unique Bachelor's Plus program allows students to obtain both a Bachelor's degree in their area of their study and a Master of Science degree in Education.
Highlights of this program include:
Elementary Education
The University of New Haven offers an innovative and cost effective way for students to become an elementary school teacher. Students can major in any subject area (although many choose psychology). During their first two years, students will take university core curriculum courses in addition to major specific courses. In the third year, students will begin the education component of their degree program and take Master’s level education courses in both the third and fourth year.
In the fifth year, students participate in an internship at a local elementary school which not only offers them invaluable real-life experience but also allows them to obtain their Master’s degree in education for free. At the conclusion of the Bachelor’s Plus program, graduates will have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in their area of study, a Master’s degree in education, and Connecticut State Teaching Certification – all in less than 5 years and for the price of 4 years!
Secondary Education
The University of New Haven offers students a tremendous opportunity to become a secondary school teacher through our innovative Bachelor’s Plus program. Students can choose an undergraduate major in the areas of:
During their first two years, students will take university core curriculum courses in addition to major specific courses. In the third year, students will begin the education component of their degree program and take master’s level education courses in both the third and fourth year. In the fifth year, students participate in an internship at a local high school which not only offers them invaluable real-life experience but also allows them to obtain their master’s degree in education for free. At the conclusion of the Bachelor’s Plus program, graduates will have obtained a bachelor’s degree in the area they wish to teach, a Master’s degree in education, and Connecticut State Teaching Certification – all in less than 5 years and for the price of 4 years.