As a first-year student, you will begin the program with ED 140 – Introduction to Public Education. This 1-credit course introduces you to the teaching profession and our program. It helps you to make choices about coursework and even select a major if you haven’t already done so.

In your sophomore year, you will take two more education courses: foundational classes in diversity and philosophy of education. All of these early courses provide opportunities to build relationships with MAT faculty and fellow teachers and become further involved in events and clubs at the School of Education. At the end of your sophomore year, you will have an initial advising session with a member of the MAT faculty to review your overall academic status and discuss continuation in the program.

During your junior and senior years, you will spend 20 hours each semester doing a field study in a public school classroom with an experienced teacher. On campus, you will begin to take more specialized education courses. You’ll automatically transition to graduate school after you earn your bachelor‘s degree, and your final year will be spent interning at a local school full time, under the supervision of an on-site mentor and a School of Education faculty member.

During your graduate studies, you’ll spend the fall, J-Term and spring semesters interning at a local school. (You’ll take evening classes outside of school hours.) This paid internship covers over 40 percent of your tuition! The discount is sometimes called a tuition waiver, tuition remission or tuition-paid internship—different terms that all mean the same thing.

The important thing to know is that your graduate tuition sticker price isn’t actually what you’ll end up paying. Here’s a quick glance at what to expect:
 

As a student at QU, you gain 80 hours of hands-on experience, and the full-year graduate internship/residency experience at partner schools.

At QU, you'll join classmates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, from high school valedictorians and first-generation college students to military veterans and non-traditional students. The diverse perspectives and the close-knit community provide a rich and challenging setting for nurturing your personal and professional development as a teacher.

The dual-degree program at QU is a close-knit community. The average class size is fifteen students, which allows you as a student to receive individual attention from faculty and peers. QU's faculty members, with their years of experience, wealth of knowledge and unbridled enthusiasm help to prepare you to be a leader in public and private schools.

All programs in the School of Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and by the Connecticut State Department of Education.