Attention students graduating in May 2026: The application process to apply for certification materials is open for this semester (and prior semesters).
Students eligible for applying for Connecticut teacher certification are:
- Early Childhood or Early Childhood/Montessori (Undergraduate and Graduate - initial certification)
- Elementary Education (Undergraduate - initial certification)
- Integrated Elementary/Special Education (Undergraduate)
- Secondary English and Secondary Mathematics (Undergraduate)
- Music Education (Undergraduate)
- School Psychology (Graduate)
- Special Education (Graduate – initial certification)
- Professional Pathways (Early Childhood, Graduate – Students can apply for certification after they complete the 18 credits for this program, even if the student is still working on completing the masters)
Students in non-certification tracks who do NOT need to apply for certification are:
- Early Childhood Education (Graduate)
- Montessori (Graduate)
- Special Education Advanced Program (Graduate)
- Special Education Cross-Endorsement (Graduate)*
- Educational Leadership (Graduate)
* Graduate students in the Special Education Cross-Endorsement program will apply for the Special Education endorsement directly with the State of Connecticut. Montessori students will apply for certification through the State; AMI diplomas come directly from AMI.
The due date to submit is Friday, June 5.
Please see the attached documents for full instructions and materials by program.
Questions? Please email certify@hartford.edu.