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, Hartford, Waterbury, Storrs, CT
Institution Links
All of the professors and teachers throughout the program were current classroom teachers or building administrators, so a great deal of what I learned was highly relevant to the current atmosphere of public schools.
Michael Fenn
Programs
Master’s & certification
Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates
11 months
Program Duration
In-person, Online, Hybrid
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
Yes
Relevant Links
Program Info
Upcoming Deadlines
Deadlines
Program Start
Feb. 01, 2025
Summer
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship
$27,000
In State Tuition
$75
Application Fee
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!
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Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
For information about scholarship opportunities, visit Scholarships on the University of Connecticut website.
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Student Loans, Payroll Deduction
Visit Loans on the University of Connecticut website for information.
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Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled
To learn more, visit Office of Student Financial Aid Services.
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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 Pre-K-12
Earth Science, Grades 7-12
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
Physics, Grades 7-12
Spanish, Grades 7-12
Program Semesters/Steps Overview
Program Hallmarks
Stats
Male
Female
42%
58%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
1%
6%
8%
16%
0%
67%
1%
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