100% Employment Rate
Percentage of graduates in the Class of 2023 who are employed within four months of graduation (98.6% knowledge rate).
Areas of Interest
Education
Areas of Interest
Education
People with degrees in education not only work in schools; they work in corporations as directors of training, in healthcare as client educators, in law organizations as advocates for kids with special needs, in universities as course designers and in many other settings. In addition to their day jobs, these individuals are often athletic coaches, career advisors and community volunteers. Wherever engaging and effective learning is needed, you can be sure to find graduates from the School of Education.
By the Numbers
+$107K Scholarship Awards
Since Fall 2023, 14 undergraduate and graduate School of Education students have been a total of $107,630 in scholarships through the Connecticut State Department of Education and Teach.org.
63 Partner Schools
Quinnipiac places students in 63 partner schools across more than 22 school districts, allowing them to gain practical classroom experience in a variety of settings.
It is time for you to shape the future
Great educators have the ability to change lives. At Quinnipiac, our mission is to prepare our candidates for 21st-century careers in education as teachers, leaders and designers of learning environments and materials. By fostering personal and intellectual transformation, we strive to empower our graduates to affect change within themselves and others to move toward a more just and equitable society.
We offer a variety of programs to prepare you for a range of jobs in the field of education. Whether you aspire to become a new teacher, switch career paths, move into administration or develop skills in the design of digital learning materials — we have programs for every career stage. Graduates of our programs are hired quickly and go on to lead rewarding careers.
Our Reputation
U.S. News & World Report
Recognized among the best online graduate education programs in the country, Quinnipiac also earned the highest rankings in Connecticut.
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Accredited by both the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation and CT Department of Education
Experience A Day in the Life
Join Olivia Higgins, MAT ‘23 as she shows you what it's like to be a student in that MAT in Elementary Education program.
Experience a day in the life with Holly Montick ’23, MAT ’24.
Wondering what your student teaching experience will look like at Quinnipiac? Follow Stefanie Guggisberg '22, MAT '23, as she takes you inside the classroom with her, and discusses other ways she gets involved at Quinnipiac to prepare her for a future in the classroom.
Field-Based Experience By the Numbers
80 Hours
Dual-degree MAT students complete 80 hours of work in public school settings in their junior and senior years.
13 Months
Graduate MAT students gain practical experience as interns or school employees during the fall and spring, and are eligible to be hired as teachers of record following the second summer semester.
216 Hours
Sixth-Year Diploma in Educational Leadership students complete a minimum of 216 hours of practical leadership experience.
Our Classrooms
A place for hands-on, high-touch, industry-standard learning
As a future educator, where you learn your craft should reflect an evolving profession aimed at cultivating a new generation of young minds. Our state-of-the-art academic center is designed to simulate classroom settings, stimulate classroom innovation and develop the working tools of the teacher. Here, we have facilities and resources dedicated specifically to lesson planning, curriculum development and the use of modern classroom technology. Other spaces provide preparation for exams and other certification requirements.
Two specially equipped classrooms feature touch-screen SMART Boards as well as cabinet and storage space for curriculum materials. A dedicated library houses books and materials for the elementary and secondary education students. An AccuCut machine for constructing bulletin boards, a laminator and a paper cutter are also available for student use. Our Curriculum Center is used for large class meetings, professional development and Praxis workshops. The center features a Polyvision board and the latest projection technology.
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We've sorted each of our undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs into 16 unique Areas of Interest. Explore these categories to discover which programs and delivery methods best align with your educational and career goals. As you browse each program, you will learn more about what to expect as a student here at Quinnipiac — from our state-of-the-art facilities and workspaces to the career development and academic advising resources at your disposal.
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Our graduate and undergraduate admissions representatives are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.
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