The application process is open to apply for certification this semester (and prior semesters). Applications are due by Friday, Sept. 11. You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications submitted after Sept. 11 will NOT be reviewed and students will have to wait until the next application date.
Please read the following instructions carefully on how to complete the certification application to obtain your teaching license from the Connecticut State Department of Education.
Students do not need to apply for Connecticut teacher certification to graduate from the University. All undergraduate students must have been awarded their Bachelors’ degrees and graduate students must have completed their planned program before applying for certification. Application due dates correspond with the University graduation cycle. An additional certification date corresponds with testing dates.
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.
Please direct all inquiries to the Certification Officer at certify@hartford.edu.