College of Education

Dr. Christopher Trombly

Dean of the College of Education
Website:  https://www.southernct.edu/education

The College of Education is a professional college dedicated to developing outstanding educators and practitioners. Serving as SCSU's Educator Preparation Provider (EPP), it is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and is an Approved Teacher Preparation Provider in Connecticut. The College of Education, alone and in partnership with other colleges, offers a variety of programs leading to Bachelor of Science degrees that also prepare students for Connecticut teacher certification.

Programs emphasize collaborating within and across diverse contexts, applying skills to impact learning and development, leading for excellence, and learning through inquiry, experience, and reflection. The faculty seek to prepare teachers grounded in practical and theoretical knowledge, who demonstrate the commitment, responsibility, and awareness that promote continuous improvement of the communities in which we all work and live. This mission is reflected in all components of the College's curriculum.

The College of Education is responsible for preparing teachers, school administrators, other school professionals, and community mental health counselors to work with individuals from PK to adulthood. The faculty uphold high standards of excellence in its programs, and aim to develop graduates committed to lifelong learning, intellectual honesty, personal integrity, and respect for the rights and freedoms of others. College of Education academic disciplines include:

For more information, please visit Admissions to Education Preparation Programs. In addition, all students must adhere to the Educator Preparation Program Standards and certification candidates must meet the requirements in effect on the date the CSDE receives the certification application.