The Pioneer Pursuit

New Resource — A Guide to Earning Your MAT and CT Teacher Certification

Written by SHU Graduate Admissions Team | Mar 12, 2020 11:45:00 AM

It's not every day that your career offers you the opportunity to make a significant difference in somebody's life — but in a career as a teacher, you'll likely be gifted this opportunity on more than one occasion.

There are many reasons training as an educator is an appealing career choice. Aside from the opportunities you'll have to impact the lives of your students, you'll also enjoy purposeful work, a dynamic work environment, a flexible schedule, and more! 

With all of these benefits, it's not often a question of "should I become a teacher?" but "how can I become a teacher?".

To answer this question, Sacred Heart University is excited to offer a comprehensive resource — How to Become an Educator In CT. This guide acts as a roadmap, clearly and simply laying out the steps necessary to become certified to teach in the state of Connecticut.

What's inside the guide?

This resource explores SHU's well-respected Master of Arts in Teaching with Initial Teacher Certification program and the benefits this degree offers to future educators. 

In this downloadable resource you will find:

  • Basic requirements for teaching in CT
  • Preferred qualifications for teaching in CT
  • Career outlook and salary information
  • Specific things to look for when choosing an MAT program
  • Connecticut teacher certification requirements
  • SHU's MAT admissions and degree requirements
  • And more! 

Get started in the classroom today!

If you are ready to make your dream of pursuing a career in teaching a reality, we invite you to reach out to one of our admissions professionals or request more information right now! Our goal is to provide you with all the information and support you need to turn your passion for education into a thriving career. We're excited to hear from you! 

To take the next step in your teaching career, download SHU's resource — How to Become an Educator in CT: Earning Your Master of Arts in Teaching and CT Teacher Certification!