Certification Program Business Education

1)              Professional Program Application  (Secondary Form) - available outside of Room 248 - Barnard Hall

2)              Satisfactory Praxis I scores or waiver

3)              Two letters of recommendations (signed originals) related to the applicant's ability to work with children and adults

4)              Essay that explains the reasons for wanting to teach, and emphasizes experiences relevant to teaching. The essay will also be used to demonstrate a command of the English language.

5)              Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (except for CCSU)

6)              Proficiency Examinations in Word Processing and Keyboarding -contact Dr. George Claffey at 860-832-2590

7)              Letter of admission to Graduate Studies

8)       Change in Policy for Admissions to Certification Program in Business Education (Business Education is now codifying the practice that has been in effect.)

          A requirement of an overall GPA of 3.00 in the following courses or equivalents and not less than a 2.00 in any course: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Managerial Finance, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Business Law, Principles of Management, Principles of Marketing, Introduction to MIS, Managerial Communication, Business Statistics I and II, and Applied Calculus for Business. Applicants not satisfying this requirement may be required to complete additional coursework with a B or better.

All materials are submitted to the Assistant Dean, School of Education and Professional Studies, Room 248, Barnard Hall.  Further information may be obtained from Dr. George Claffey - 860-832-2590 or the Post-Baccalaureate Certification Office - 860-832-2113.

Last updated on Tuesday, 16 October 2007