Graduate Teacher Certification Programs
Antoinette Bruciati, PhD
Chair
Office Phone: (203) 396-8004
E-mail: bruciatia@sacredheart.edu
The Graduate Teacher Certification programs enable candidates to meet requirements (36 credits) to become certified as public school teachers while applying some of the earned credits toward an advanced degree. Candidates who have completed bachelors’ degrees in fields other than teacher education may enter the graduate program to obtain a teaching certificate. The Isabelle Farrington College of Education offers approved programs for the preparation of teachers for the elementary grades (1–6) and for the secondary grades (7–12) in the academic areas of English, History and Social Studies, Mathematics, General Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Spanish. Course offerings in the Isabelle Farrington College of Education may also provide certified teachers with the opportunity to obtain additional teaching endorsements.
Required Courses
The graduate program for Teacher Certification requires the completion of 36 credits in professional studies, including student teaching. An additional 12 credits is required to complete a master's degree.
Initial Certification
Candidates admitted to the elementary or secondary-school certification program must complete the courses listed in each of the specified programs. It is recommended that candidates progress sequentially through the program, completing the courses and field experiences. Candidates must complete all 10 prerequisite courses before entering student teaching. Candidates must complete the courses in their program with an average grade of B or better. Candidates for initial certification may need to fulfill additional course requirements in the appropriate academic content area.