Overview

The Liberal Studies major at Eastern is offered exclusively to students who are preparing to become elementary or early childhood educators. Students may complete the undergraduate education program or enroll in the Early Start master’s degree program to earn their certification. The program offers concentrations in the Natural Sciences, History/Social Sciences, English, Mathematics and Environmental Earth Sciences to prepare students for certification as early childhood or elementary teachers and develop in-depth expertise in a single subject.

Overview

As a student in this unique, interdisciplinary major, you will synthesize your learning to serve you as an educator. In addition, you will learn to communicate effectively and improve your critical thinking skills.

Graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University’s Elementary Education program are teachers and leaders in Connecticut’s schools, and many have been named teachers of the year within their school districts.

Some graduates have continued their education in graduate programs offered by Eastern’s Department of Education, while others have pursued their graduate studies at Harvard University, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, the University of Connecticut and other universities. Many graduates of Eastern’s Early Childhood Education program secure early childhood education positions shortly after completing the program, while others serve as reading consultants, technology coordinators and mentor teachers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geography
Children’s Literature
Linguistic Analysis
Early World History
American Government and Politics
Literary Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National

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National Early Action Deadline. Applications received after the Early Action deadline will be reviewed in the order in which they are received.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Windham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official secondary school transcript indicating courses completed with all grades

Official college transcript(s) from all previously attended universities

Proof of English Proficiency.

Copy of your passport.

Bank Statement and Affidavit or financial guarantee.

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

10498 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10498 USD / year

≈ 10498 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6998 USD / year

≈ 6998 USD / year

Living costs

Windham

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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