45 hours of field work (mostly observational), courses include how students learn, how to design lessons, integrating reading throughout curriculum.
Eastern Connecticut State University
About
Eastern Connecticut State University was founded in 1889 as the Willimantic State Normal School to train young women to be teachers. While the school has expanded its mission significantly since then, it has always made teaching an integral part of its identity.
The mission of Eastern Connecticut State University, the state’s designated public liberal arts university, is to provide high-quality undergraduate and select graduate programs to a diverse population of talented students. Eastern’s inclusive residential campus, outstanding faculty, emphasis on teaching excellence and exceptional facilities raise students’ aspirations and cultivate engagement, inquiry, integrity and social responsibility.
In the traditional arts and sciences, as well as in pre-professional programs that are grounded in the liberal arts, Eastern students apply theory in practical settings. Faculty research, scholarship, creative work and community engagement inform teaching and learning, advance knowledge and enrich the liberal arts curriculum. The University is committed to serving the state of Connecticut and the nation by preparing its students for their future personal, professional and public roles, as leaders in both their communities and professional fields.
- College or University
- Willimantic, CT
Institution Links
Bachelor’s & certification
Master’s & certification
Programs
Bachelor's & cert.
Undergraduate Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Education with Certification
Master’s & cert.
Graduate Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Education
Bachelor’s & certification
Master’s & certification
Bachelor’s & certification
Undergraduate Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Education with Certification
From 24 to 48 months
Program Duration
Program duration can vary based on the number of courses taken per semester, summer semester enrollment, as well as other factors
Hybrid
Program Format
Combination of in-person and online courses.
Aug. 01, 2020
Application Deadline
Relevant Links
Program Info
The undergraduate program was designed with candidates entering their junior year in mind. The program uses a cohort model and is divided into four Cores (semesters).
During Core I, candidates have a field experience in an urban or rural/suburban school district and learn how to work with small groups of students, how to manage the classroom, and how to design lessons specific to their program area. Core II includes a second field experience in a different urban, rural or suburban district and is designed for candidates to learn about working with all students regardless of academic ability. Core III is pre-student teaching, where candidates complete an extended experience in a third urban, rural or suburban district where their student teaching will occur during the final semester.
This arrangement gives candidates the opportunity to learn more about teaching their specific content to both whole and small groups of students. Student teaching occurs in Core IV and candidates complete 12 full weeks of clinical experience.
For more information visit: Program
Tuition & Fees
$11,356
In State Tuition
$23,864
Out of State Tuition
$0
Application Fee
Cost Offsets
Students at Eastern Connecticut State University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Eastern Connecticut State University to see if you can, too!
Amount
Description
$4,000-$5,000/year
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
$5,000/year for two years of study Connecticut Minority Teacher Incentive Grant; $4,000/year Federal TEACH Grant
$2,500/year
Student Loans, Payroll Deduction
$2,500/year stipend for four years if outstanding debt and teaching in CT public school CT Minority Teacher Incentive Program grant
Loan Forgiveness
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness - 120 qualifying payments while working for qualifying employer
$2,600/year
Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled
$2,600/year for those qualifying for work study via FAFSA
For more information visit: Financial Aid Office
Certifications
Certifications
Provides information on the types of credentials one can gain by becoming certified to teach through this specific program of interest.
Biology, Grades 7-12
Earth Science, Grades 7-12
Elementary, Grades 1-6
English, Grades 7-12
History & Social Studies, Grades 7-12
Integrated Early Childhood/Special Education, Grades Pre-K-3
Mathematics, Grades 7-12
Physical Education, Grades Pre-K-12
Earth Science, Grades 7-12
Elementary, Grades 1-6
English, Grades 7-12
History & Social Studies, Grades 7-12
Integrated Early Childhood/Special Education, Grades Pre-K-3
Mathematics, Grades 7-12
Physical Education, Grades Pre-K-12
For more information, visit: Admissions
Stats
131
Total Enrollment
3.00
Entry GPA Min Undergrad Eligibility
3.56
Entry GPA Med
n/a
Program Completers
79.90%
Acceptance Rate
Gender
- Male
- Female
- 20%
- 80%
Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan Native
- Asian
- Black
- Hispanic/Latino
- Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
- White
- Two or more races
- 0%
- 1%
- 1%
- 5%
- 0%
- 89%
- 4%
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