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TCPCG Overview

TCPCG alum Parag Bhuva
“Teaching has taught me to be a human being. It’s made me a better person.” — Parag Bhuva, ’13 TCPCG alumnus

The Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates is a part of the Neag School of Education. Programs operate out of three regional campuses: Avery Point, Downtown Hartford, and Waterbury.

  • Candidates in the program earn Connecticut Teacher Certification and a MA in Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Psychology (Special Education students)
  • TCPCG is an 11-month accelerated program
  • TCPCG is a full-time program; no part-time options are available
  • New cohorts begin every summer at all three campuses
  • The program involves 4 consecutive semesters of coursework: Summer Session I, Summer Session II, Fall Semester, & Spring Semester

Certification Areas

Avery Point: Mathematics Education, Science Education, Special Education

Downtown Hartford: Agricultural Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, Special Education, World Languages Education

Waterbury: Agricultural Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, Special Education, World Languages Education

 

Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates at UConn Neag School of Education; TCPCG Information Sessions