If you want to help shape the future and make an immediate impact on the world, come earn your teacher certification at Southern. The Curriculum and Learning Department offers certification programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, we offer master’s degrees in Reading and in Curriculum & Instruction for current teachers looking to expand their knowledge base and earn additional certifications.
Undergraduate Programs
Our department offers four degree programs leading to the Connecticut Initial Educators Certificate:
- Early Childhood, PreK - Grade 3
- Elementary, PreK - Grade 6
- Collaborative Elementary/ Special Education (shared program with the Department of Inclusive Education and Behavior Sciences)
- Bilingual Elementary Education, PreK - Grade 6
- Additionally, our department helps to coordinate and advise for the following science certification programs: Biology 4-12, Chemistry 4-12, Earth Science 4-12, and Physics 4-12
Our undergraduates often spearhead research projects as members of the Honors College.
Graduate Programs
Programs leading to Initial Certification
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Early Childhood
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Bilingual Elementary
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Biology 4-12
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Chemistry 4-12
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Earth Science 4-12
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Physics 4-12
Programs for Certified Teachers
- Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Science in Remedial Reading and Language Arts
Take charge of your professional development by designing a program to fit your long-term goals.