Admission Requirements

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Admission criteria

1. A valid Connecticut teaching certificate (or proof of eligibility);
2. An appropriate regionally accredited master’s degree;
3. At least two letters of recommendation from persons able to testify to suitability as a prospective teacher and the potential for graduate-level work;
4. An essay demonstrating a command of the English language and setting out the reasons for wanting to enroll in the program and emphasizing experience relevant to teaching;
5. A successful interview with the program director;
6. Completion of at least 30 school months of successful classroom teaching experience.

Required materials

• Application
• Official transcripts for each institution attended.
  • International transcripts must include an official course-by-course evaluation of all academic work from www.naces.org
• Copy of your Connecticut teaching certificate
• Proof of 30 months of teaching
  • Your employer should provide documentation on letterhead with a current date.
• Applicants for the 097 certification licensure must hold a 102 CT certification and have completed an additional 10 months of successful classroom teaching with the 102 certification.

International applicants

Please consult our international admission requirements, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.

Deadlines

Completed application and all supporting documents must be received by:

• April 15 for priority consideration; July 15 (final deadline) for the fall semester
• October 15 for priority consideration; December 1 (final deadline) for the spring semester

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