State Certificate
Connecticut is accredited to prepare secondary school teachers in the following fields: English, history-social studies, Spanish, mathematics, biology, chemistry, general science, earth science, and physics. Connecticut College is also accredited to prepare music teachers, K-12; for the requirements for the major in music with a concentration in education, see Music Education Concentration Requirements.
The prospective secondary teacher must have a minimum of 39 semester hours in general education including a survey course in U.S. history and study in five of the following areas: natural sciences*; social studies; fine arts; English; mathematics**; and foreign language. The education department may specify areas of general study depending on a candidate's background. In addition, candidates for secondary certification generally must major in the area in which they seek certification.
The student must also meet the following professional requirements:
It is advisable to take EDU 223 in the first-year. In the senior year the student will devote one semester primarily to teacher preparation, taking EDU 450 concurrently with EDU 457.
*Requires course in science department.
**Requires course in mathematics department.