TITLE

Post Baccalaureate Certification

MOTIVATION

Students with a bachelor's degree may apply to a college or university and, upon acceptance, take the courses designed to meet certification or program requirements. Many institutions combine the certification/program courses with a master's degree.

SUBJECT AREAS/GRADE LEVELS COVERED

Early childhood, elementary, middle grades areas, secondary academic areas, art, music, physical education, technology education, and special education.

WHO OPERATES

The following Institutions of Higher Education in the state

Central Connecticut State University

Connecticut College

Eastern Connecticut State University

Fairfield University

Quinnipiac University

Sacred Heart University

Saint Joseph College

Southern Connecticut State University

University of Bridgeport

University of Connecticut

University of Hartford

University of New Haven

Yale University

REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

B-grade point average.

Subject area major as required by Connecticut regulations.

Passing score on Praxis I PPST, or a passing score on an approved substitute exam.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Students complete a post baccalaureate level planned program, which includes, at a minimum, professional education courses in foundations of education, educational psychology, curriculum and methods of teaching, student teaching, and special education.

NUMBER OF CREDIT HOURS TO COMPLETE

The number of credits required to complete these post baccalaureate programs varies, depending upon whether or not the higher education institution requires that a master's degree also is completed.

WHO EVALUATES

All post baccalaureate planned programs have been approved by the Connecticut State Board of Education.

LENGTH OF TIME

The length of time required to complete these programs varies, depending upon whether or not the higher education institution requires that a master's degree also is completed.