Curriculum and Instruction

Degree

Bachelor of Arts, Major, Minor

School/College

School of Education & Human Development

The School of Education and Human Development’s undergraduate major in curriculum and instruction is a response to the critical teacher shortage. This four-year degree major will allow students to serve as an educator with an initial certification in Elementary Education or Special Education.

In four years, get your initial certification and bachelor’s degree

Students in the Curriculum and Instruction Program will leave Fairfield with both a bachelor of arts degree and an initial teaching certification in the state of Connecticut. Since CT’s teaching certificate has reciprocity in 35 states, your initial certification can take you a long way.

Get valuable hands-on experience

Students pursuing the curriculum and instruction major will be required to complete a variety of fieldwork experiences as part of their coursework. Students are also required to complete a semester of student teaching in their discipline (Elementary or Special Education). These hands-on experiences are critical for students to be equipped with the skills needed to be a successful certified educator.

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Field Work

Preparing for a career as an educator requires more than just completion of a list of courses. In this program, students will study and work in local schools, developing their understanding of students, their families, and their communities. At the School of Education and Human Development, you will teach under the careful mentoring of our faculty and local teachers during a sequence of student teaching experiences in the field, service learning opportunities, and internships in local schools.

CAEP Accreditation

Fairfield’s School of Education and Human Development is nationally recognized by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and by their respective national professional associations.

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Course Requirements

Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education Track

Curriculum and Instruction – Special Education Track

Contact Us

Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100

Career Outlook

Curriculum and Instruction majors complete fieldwork experiences embedded in their coursework, in addition to a required semester of student teaching.

Fieldwork Opportunities

Fairfield students benefit from the University’s connections to local organizations.

Partnerships

Westport Connections Program
TOPS Program
CT Writing Project
Diocese of Bridgeport
Local public school districts
Independent schools
Charter schools

We aim to prepare enthusiastic and well-trained educators to fulfill these critical positions and begin to address the teacher shortage crisis.

- Alyson Martin, EdD

Pick your track

Students in the Curriculum and Instruction Major will choose between the elementary education track or special education track based on their career goals.
The Elementary Education track certifies graduates to work in Pre-K to Grade 6 classrooms whereas the Special Education track certifies graduates to work with students in Pre-K to Grade 12.

What to expect

In four years, students will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in elementary or special education and an initial teacher certification.

Resources for Student Success

The University Career Center serves Fairfield University students with comprehensive career support services, programming, and resources.

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Fairfield supports the scholarly success and intellectual growth of our students by providing various resources on campus including the Science Center, Writing Center, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, and more.

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Curriculum and Instruction

The School of Education and Human Development’s undergraduate major in curriculum and instruction is a response to the critical teacher shortage. This four-year degree major will allow students to serve as an educator with an initial certification in Elementary Education or Special Education.

What You'll Learn and Do