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.
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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
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
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Faculty
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