University of Connecticut

About

The Neag School of Education stands out as a major contributor to instructional and research excellence at the University of Connecticut, one of the nation’s leading public higher education institutions. With academic departments dedicated to educational leadership, educational psychology, and curriculum and instruction, the Neag School offers a five-year Integrated Bachelor's/Master's program in teacher education and a one-year, post-baccalaureate teacher education program in critical shortage areas.

The Neag School of Education appears for the seventh consecutive year as one of the top 20 public graduate schools of education in the United States, tied at no. 17, per the 2023 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Among all graduate schools of education across the nation, the Neag School stands at no. 28, while its special education program is tied at no. 17 in the U.S. News 2023 specialty program category rankings.

College or University
Avery Point, Stamford, Greater Hartford, Waterbury, CT

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You have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the life of not just one student, but all your students—and that’s such an awesome opportunity. They’re going to go off in the world and be the next leaders and next doctors and teachers … and you helped shape their experiences.

Tracey-Ann Lafayette

Programs

Bachelor’s & certification

Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s Teacher Preparation Program

60 months
Program Duration
In-person
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
Yes

Relevant Links

Admissions Department Financial Aid Program

Program Info

The Neag School offers a rigorous Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s (IB/M) program in teacher education. It's designed to provide students with an optimum combination of experiences in which they can build content area knowledge; knowledge of teaching and learning; and the practical knowledge required to be a successful and effective teacher for all students. The program is a five-year, upper-division undergraduate program combined with a Master of Arts degree program.

Majors include Elementary Education (grades 1-6), Music Education (grades PK-12), Special Education (grades K-12), and Secondary Education (grades 7-12) in these subject areas: English, Math, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, Physics), Social Studies, and World Languages (American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Latin/Classical Humanities, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish).

Graduates of the IB/M program receive a Bachelor of Science in education and a Master of Arts in curriculum and instruction, or a Master of Arts in educational psychology (special education). The program begins with students completing at least two years of general education and subject area study prior to admission. Once admitted to the IB/M program, students generally complete two years of subject area major studies and professional education in teacher education leading to a Bachelor of Education. The undergraduate years are followed by one year of graduate-level professional education leading to a Master of Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Psychology. Completion of all program requirements results in the recommendation for certification as a teacher in Connecticut.

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

Jan. 20, 2024
Fall

Application Fee & Annual Tuition

Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

$18,174
In State Tuition
$40,086
Out of State Tuition

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at University of Connecticut have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with University of Connecticut to see if you can, too!

Amount

Description

Varies

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

For information about scholarship opportunities, visit Scholarships on the University of Connecticut website.

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Student Loans, Payroll Deduction

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Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

Visit Office of Student Financial Aid Services – Student Employment on the University of Connecticut website for information.

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Tuition Waiver

Military veterans and certain members of the Connecticut Air/Army National Guard in good standing who meet certain criteria are eligible for tuition waivers at the University of Connecticut. Waivers cover only the costs of tuition for accredited programs at Undergraduate and Graduate levels. Visit veterans.uconn.edu for more information.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Biology, Grades 7-12
Chemistry, Grades 7-12
Comprehensive Special Education, Grades K-12
Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Grades 7-12
Earth Science, Grades 7-12
Elementary, Grades 1-6
English, Grades 7-12
French, Grades 7-12
General Science, Grades 7-12
German, Grades 7-12
History & Social Studies, Grades 7-12
Italian, Grades 7-12
Latin & Classical Humanities, Grades 7-12
Mandarin Chinese, Grades 7-12
Mathematics, Grades 7-12
Music, Grades Pre-K-12
Physics, Grades 7-12
Spanish, Grades 7-12

For more information, visit: Admissions

Program Semesters/Steps Overview

Program Hallmarks

The Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s program is built upon a foundation of program tenets that reflect state-of-the-art practice in teacher education.

Stats

Gender

Male
Female

22%

78%

Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races

70%

16%

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