Secondary Education Degree

The secondary education program at University of Hartford prepares students for a career in teaching both middle and high school, as well as at the university level. The program focuses on teaching grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system and state regulations. Program courses include: comprehensive curriculum on specific/preferred subject matter. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer secondary education degrees.

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University of Hartford

Also known as UHart, UHA, Hartford

77 Sherman Street, Hartford, CT

UHart is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at UHart is nearly seven thousand annually.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students at University of Hartford scored in a range of 950 to 1160 on the SAT exam. 62% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 18 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Student housing is available for students, which costs around $8,100 for the year. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at University of Hartford through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.hartford.edu to see additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).