Overview

The Elementary Education program from Southern Connecticut State University prepares them to receive their State of Connecticut teaching certification to teach in grades one through six. There are opportunities throughout the program for students to get real-world experience through field placement observations.

Key Facts

The culminating experience is a semester-long student teaching placement in an elementary school. Students also double major in Liberal Studies, which is comprised of two “report-card subjects” such as English and Mathematics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Children's Literature and Literacy

Child Development and Psychology for Educators

Science Education in the Elementary School

Best Practices in Classroom Management

Social Studies in Elementary Schools

Developing Literacies

Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School

Application of Child Development

Responsive Curriculum and Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00

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More details

Admission decisions are rolling. International students are advised to start the application process five months before the semester begins.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application for Admission, including the essay or personal statement.
Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee (payable online by debit card, credit card or e-check)
Request that your official high school transcript from an accredited secondary school be sent directly to the Office of Admissions, Southern Connecticut State University. Digital submission is preferred.
An official high school equivalency certificate such as the GED may be submitted instead of the high school transcript.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20938 USD / year

≈ 20938 USD / year
Out-of-State

20938 USD / year

≈ 20938 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6998 USD / year

≈ 6998 USD / year

Living costs

New Haven

United States

1380 - 2110 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Haven

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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