College of Education

Dr. Christopher Trombly

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

The College of Education, accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), is a professional college whose mission is to develop outstanding educators and practitioners.  It represents the Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) at SCSU. The College of Education, alone and in partnership with other colleges, offers a variety of graduate programs that prepare candidates for Connecticut educator 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 about admission to these programs, please visit Admissions Standards for Education Preparation. In addition, all students must adhere to the Academic Standards for Educator Preparation programs and certification candidates must meet the requirements in effect on the date the CSDE receives the certification application.