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Western Connecticut State University

Western Connecticut State University

About

Western Connecticut State University changes lives by providing all students with a high-quality education that fosters their growth as individuals, scholars, professionals and leaders in a global society. Western Connecticut State University, founded in 1903, is located in Danbury, a major city in Fairfield County in foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, 65 miles north of Manhattan and 50 miles west of Hartford. WestConn’s rural 364-acre Westside campus complements its 34-acre, 15-building Midtown campus in the heart of downtown Danbury. Constant planning, evaluation and improvement of programs and curriculum sharpen Western’s “edge of excellence” and keep it responsive to the progressive community it serves.

  • College or University
  • Danbury, CT

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
Allison Vas - Western Connecticut State University

Many people have given me help and guidance over my years here, to the point where I feel like I have a team of people behind me, supporting me, rather than a single mentor.

Allison Vas

Western Connecticut State University

Programs

Bachelor’s & certification

Elementary or Secondary Education

  • 48 months

    Program Duration

  • In-person, Online, Hybrid

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

Relevant Links

Program Info

The Education Department at WCSU seeks to prepare innovative and creative teachers and leaders to join us in our work to improve K-12 education in the state and region.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Rolling Deadline

    Spring
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $11,500

    In State Tuition

Ways to Lower Your Costs

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

Amount
Description

Varies

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Grants are determined during Financial Aid process

Varies

Student Loans, Payroll Deduction

Student Loans eligibility determined during Financial Aid process

Varies

Loan Forgiveness

Teachers working in Early Childhood Education or in Public Education will be eligible for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 

Varies

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

Work Study eligibility determined during Financial Aid process

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Biology, Grades 7-12
Chemistry, Grades 7-12
Earth Science, Grades 9-12
Elementary, Grades 1-6
English, Grades 7-12
General Science, Grades 7-12
Health, Grades Pre-K-12
History & Social Studies, Grades 7-12
Mathematics, Grades 7-12
Music, Grades Pre-K-12
Spanish, Grades 7-12

Program Semesters/Steps Overview

The Elementary and Secondary Education programs include 8 semesters of coursework and fieldwork.

Stats

Gender
  • Male

  • Female


    33%

    67%

Ethnicity
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

  • Asian

  • Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Two or more races


    0%

    3%

    4%

    15%

    0%

    75%

    2%

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