University of Connecticut Teacher Preparation Program

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

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

Teaching is extremely rewarding. You get to build high-quality relationships with so many students and see the impact you’re making. The Neag School gave me a lot to work with in terms of my teaching, so that I could become creative and could … navigate managing my time and the classroom.

Parag Bhuva

To find myself in a school that respected that I was a mom first and they would do anything to get me through that experience, I was so grateful.

Keyokah Mars-Garrick

Michael Fenn

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 you with an optimum combination of experiences in which you 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 PK-6), Music Education (grades PK-12), Special Education (grades PK-12), and Secondary Education (grades 4-12) 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 you completing at least two years of general education and subject area study prior to admission. Once admitted to the IB/M program, you will 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, 2027
Fall

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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

$21,044
In State Tuition
$43,712
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.

Varies

Student Loans, Payroll Deduction

Visit Loans on the University of Connecticut website for information.

Varies

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

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

Varies

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.

Tuition Reduction

The New England Regional Student Program offers a tuition reduction for legal residents of New England states. The New England Regional tuition for 2025-26 is $30,062 per year. See if you're eligible and learn more.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

American Sign Language 4-12
Biology 4-12
Chemistry 4-12
Chinese 4-12
Earth Science 4-12
Elementary Education Pre-K-6
English Language Arts 4-12
French 4-12
German 4-12
History 4-12
Italian 4-12
Latin 4-12
Mathematics 4-12
Music Pre-K-12
Physics 4-12
Science 4-12
Spanish 4-12
Special Education Pre-K-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

21%

79%

Ethnicity

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

14%

72%

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