Teacher Preparation at Central
Welcome to the School of Education! We are thrilled that you aspire to become an educator—an incredibly important and rewarding profession. As a teacher, you have the power to inspire learners, shape futures, and make a lasting impact in your community and beyond!
At Central Connecticut State University, we are proud to prepare the next generation of skilled, reflective, and passionate educators who are ready to make a meaningful impact in today’s classrooms.
Our teacher preparation program blends rigorous coursework, hands-on field experiences, and strong partnerships with PK–12 school districts to help future teachers build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed as educational leaders.
DID YOU KNOW…
This past Spring 2026 semester, we proudly placed 164 students in classrooms across the state to complete their student teaching experience.
Did you know the School of Education is partnered with 49 PK–12 districts? These partnerships help create meaningful, real-world learning experiences and strong pathways into the profession.
As a future educator, you have the power to inspire students every day and help address the teacher shortage in Connecticut—an incredibly important and impactful choice that truly makes a difference.
We invite you to explore this page to learn more about the teacher preparation process, including, the application process and admission requirements.
This site is currently in the process of being updated.