The newly dedicated Isabelle Farrington School of Education at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, CT offers programs for Initial Teacher Certification, The Master of Arts in Teaching, advanced certifications and 6th year degrees.
Professional excellence requires a broad base of knowledge, skill, and a personal vision and caring. We share the goal of encouraging the development of competent caring professionals that live in and make their contributions to the human community. Our primary purpose is to develop the capacities, talents and abilities of our teacher candidates, practicing teachers and future administrators through integration of theory and practice in performance-based programs.
Initial Teacher Certification/ Internship Program
Contact Dawn Doucette: doucetted@sacredheart.edu
Teacher Certification Available in:
Elementary Education (grades K-6)
Secondary Education (grades 7-12)
in the following subject areas:
Biology
- Business Education
- Chemistry
- General Science
- English
- History and Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Spanish
A passing score on the PRAXIS I exam or waiver is required
PRAXIS I test information
PRAXIS I waiver information - http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/prof/counselors/tests/sat/2007-08_archived_score_report_order_form.pdf
http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/student/testing/sat/scores/Additional-SAT-Score-Report-Order-Form.pdf
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/Cert/certform/ed_192.pdf
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Contact Dawn Doucette: doucetted@sacredheart.edu
Concentrations include:
- Educational Technology
- Elementary Education
- Professional Enrichment
- Reading
- Secondary Education
Intermediate Administrative (092) Certification
Contact Kathy Dilks: dilksk@sacredheart.edu
Two delivery systems are available:
- Traditional Evening (classes 4pm-7pm and 7pm-10pm)
- Weekend Cohort (Fall 2009)
Remedial Reading and Language Arts (102) Certification
Contact Kathy Dilks: dilksk@sacredheart.edu
All 6th Year Certificates of Advanced Study Programs
Contact Kathy Dilks: dilksk@sacredheart.edu
Three programs are available:
- Certificate of Advanced Study in Administration
- Certification of Advanced Study in Teaching
- Connecticut Literacy Specialist Program
Sacred Heart University students and alumni may authorize the Office of Graduate Admissions to obtain their official SHU transcripts on their behalf. Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for an authorization form.
For list of course offerings, times, locations and availability, please click on Web Advisor.