College of Education Application for Current SCSU StudentsLoading...This application is for current SCSU Undergraduate Students and incoming new Transfer students. If you have not yet applied to Southern as a Transfer student you must complete the university admission application first. The application deadlines vary by program. Please consult with your program coordinator or department chair about the deadline for the upcoming semester. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered for the upcoming term.* = Required fieldsStudent InformationGenerate PIN - HIDDENYesNoRound - HIDDENACE 2026BSN 2026BSW 2026FY App 2026Grad App 2026TR App 2026ACE 2025COE25FY App 2025Grad App 2025Non-Matric 2025SEOP 2025TR App 2025FY App 2024Grad App 2024Non-Matric 2024SEOP 2024TR App 2024ACE 2023ACE 2024BSN 2024BSN 2025COE2324FY App 2023Grad App 2023Non-Matric 2023Post-BaccSEOP 2023TR App 2023ACE 2022FY App 2022Grad App 2022Non-Matric 2022TR App 2022Level - HIDDENGraduateGraduate Non-MatriculantUndergraduateUndergraduate Non-MatriculantContinuing EducationApp: Round Always Create - HIDDENYesNoSubmitted Flag - HIDDENYesNoLegal First NameChosen First Name (if different than above)Legal Last NameContact InformationPermanent AddressPermanent AddressCountryStreetCityRegionPostal CodeMobile Phone NumberSCSU Email AddressAcademic InformationAre you a currently enrolled SCSU student or you have applied as a Transfer Student but not yet enrolled at SCSU? Current SCSU StudentNew Transfer StudentWhich semester are you applying for?Please note that applications for the Spring term open each September; Fall term applications open each January. If your chosen term does not appear on the drop-down list, that term is not currently available. Fall 2025Spring 2026Fall 2026Spring 2027Fall 2027ProgramArt Education - BSBiology - Secondary Education - BSChemistry - Secondary Education - BSComprehensive Special Education - BSEarly Childhood Education - BSEarth Science - Secondary Education - BSElementary Education - Bilingual - BSElementary Education - BSEnglish - Secondary Education - BSFrench - Secondary Education - BSHistory & Social Studies - BSItalian - Secondary Education - BSMathematics - Secondary Education - BSPhysical Education - BSPhysics - Secondary Education - BSSpanish - Secondary Education - BSSpecial Ed/Elementary Ed Collaborative - BSTeaching English - TESOL - BAEnrollment HistoryIf you have completed courses at an institution other than SCSU, please list the name of the institution(s) below.College - Begin typing the name of college (or city and state) and click the name.CEEB Code - HiddenLevel - HiddenGraduateHigh SchoolUndergraduateDo you have another college to add?Do you have another college to add?YesNoCollege - Begin typing the name of college (or city and state) and click the name.CEEB Code - HiddenLevel - HiddenGraduateHigh SchoolUndergraduateDo you have another college to add?Do you have another college to add?YesNoCollege - Begin typing the name of college (or city and state) and click the name.CEEB Code - HiddenLevel - HiddenGraduateHigh SchoolUndergraduateDo you have another college to add?Do you have another college to add?YesNoCollege - Begin typing the name of college (or city and state) and click the name.CEEB Code - HiddenLevelGraduateHigh SchoolUndergraduateDo you have another college to add?Do you have another college to add?YesNoCollege - Begin typing the name of college (or city and state) and click the name.CEEB Code - HiddenLevelGraduateHigh SchoolUndergraduateBasic Skills Testing RequirementApplicants need to submit Praxis® Core scores in Math, Reading and Writing to satisfy the State of Connecticut basic skills competency requirement, OR meet the requirements for a waiver. Students qualify for a Praxis Core waiver if they have: An SAT score no less than 530 on the mathematics portion, and no less than 540 on the evidenced based reading and writing, taken within the last 5 years; OR an ACT score of 21 or higher on the Reading subtest and no less that 21 on the mathematics subtest, taken within the last 5 years; Note: Students who qualify for a waiver but do not have the SAT Essay Rubric score will be required to take the Praxis® Core Writing exam.Have your scores been sent to SCSU?Have your scores been sent to SCSU?YesNoPlease upload your scores.Admissions EssayIn a concise and carefully crafted essay, explain why you want to become a teacher and discuss two to three qualities of a good teacher. Provide support for each of these qualities by explaining how they affect student learning. The essay must be typed using a Times New Roman or similar font, 12 point, single spaced, and two pages long (approximately 1000 words). The essay serves as a writing sample, so it is important to submit a carefully reviewed, coherent paper.For English ONLY: Please submit the additional Writing Sample required by your programFor Physical Education ONLY: Please submit the additional documentation required by your program: Documentation of professional conference attendance/participation.For Physical Education ONLY: Please submit the additional documentation required by your program: Verification letter of 2 hours of volunteer/service work.Program Requirements for Art EducationART PORTFOLIO Please submit your art portfolio as a series of slides in one PDF. The portfolio is required to display 8 to 10 pieces of your artwork. Each slide should provide a clear photograph of the artwork and indicate the title, art medium, scale, and date. The portfolio should reflect some recent pieces that demonstrate your current studio practices, as well as some variety in media and techniques that show you can be adaptable as an art teacher to a range of studio class expectations. The portfolio is required to include at least 2 examples of observational drawing such as figure drawing or still life to demonstrate your observational drawing skills. If you find it helpful, you may put your photos of artwork into PowerPoint, Google Slides, or another slide deck application, and then convert those slides to a PDF and submit it to the application portal. Title your PDF file with last name, first name and date of submission. Be prepared to discuss your portfolio as part of the application interview. Upload your Art Portfolio here. The document must be in PDF or PowerPoint format.SignatureBackground Check Acknowledgement Please note that during the course of your program you will be required to complete a federal & state background check(s) for each Connecticut school district within which you may be placed. Any prior convictions revealed in your background check may prevent Connecticut school districts from accepting you for placements, practicums, and/or internships and may impact your ability to complete the teacher certification program. Prior convictions may also impair your ability to obtain future employment. Background checks are conducted exclusively by the school districts which will determine on a case by case basis the appropriateness of the placement. SCSU does not conduct, receive, review or engage in discussion regarding student background check results. By providing my electronic signature I verify that I have read the information about background checks above. In place of your signature, please type your full legal name:Professional Dispositions Acknowledgement The applicant is aware that his/her professional dispositions will be assessed throughout the teacher education program (university setting, courses, early practicum experiences, and the final student teaching or internship) and will have a bearing on decisions made regarding eligibility to complete the program in a successful manner. By providing my electronic signature I verify that I have read and understood the information about Professional dispositions. In place of your signature, please type your full legal name:Art Portfolio In addition to the application materials and the admissions interview, the undergraduate student's academic performance and demonstration of professional dispositions in current and/or previous Art Education coursework will be considered in the process of reviewing the application. Professional dispositions will be measured using the COE Educator Disposition Assessment (EDA). Applicants must have earned a grade of B or better on ART 270.By providing my electronic signature I verify that I have read and understood the information about the Art Ed admission requirements. In place of your signature, please type your full legal name:Submit
