Certification in Elementary Education / Secondary Education

The Farrington College of Education & Human Developments graduate program leads to certification in Elementary Education (grades 1-6), Secondary Education (grades 7-12; Biology, Chemistry, English, General Science, Mathematics, Social StudiesHistory & Spanish) or Music (grades PK-12). Through the program, you will gain the most up-to-date teaching methods from instructors with real-world, public-school experience. You will apply your knowledge in elementary and secondary school environments through class based practicum or the optional school based experiences.

Applicants typically admitted have a minimum bachelor’s grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (based on the traditional USA 4.0 scale). A Course-by-Course Academic Credential Report is preferred but optional for most programs. However, a course-by-course academic credential report is required for the Master of Public Health and MS in exercise & sport science programs. Evaluations should be from WES, ECE, FIS, TEC or any of the credential evaluation services approved by NACES Resume/CV Essay/Personal Statement One-page personal statement discussing applicant's reasons for pursuing a graduate degree at Sacred Heart University. Please note, program directors do read essays carefully. Ensure essay clearly explains why your past education and experience, as well as future goals, are a good match for the selected program at Sacred Heart University. Please check for spelling and grammar errors. One Letter of Recommendation If the applicant has studied/worked at a US institution, a recommendation from a former teacher or manager is suggested.