Become a Teacher in One Year
The Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG) is a part of the Neag School of Education. Programs operate out of three regional campuses: Avery Point, Downtown Hartford, and Waterbury.
Why TCPCG?
- Earn Connecticut Teacher Certification and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Psychology (Special Education students)
- Begin the program in summertime at your choice of any of our three TCPCG campus locations
- Complete the program in 11 months, through 4 consecutive semesters of coursework: Summer Session I, Summer Session II, Fall Semester, and Spring Semester
Note that TCPCG is a full-time program; no part-time options are available.
Access a Virtual TCPCG Information Session
- Access a recording of our Fall 2021 virtual information session to view at your leisure.
- If you are specifically interested in TCPCG at UConn’s Stamford campus, RSVP online to your choice of one of the following upcoming live virtual information sessions:
- Thursday, April 7, 5:30 p.m. ET
- Monday, April 18, 5:30 p.m. ET
- Wednesday, May 4, 5:30 p.m. ET
Application deadline for Stamford: May 8
Check Out TCPCG Grad Michael Fenn’s Story
“What gets me most excited about teaching is seeing the light bulbs go off in kids’ heads.”
— Michael Fenn ’20 (CLAS), ’21 MA, TCPCG alumnus