Admissions

M.S. in Reading and Language Arts

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. Applicants must also have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00 point scale (where A is 4.00), or its equivalent, and good standing (3.00 GPA) in all post-baccalaureate course work. A minimum of one year teaching experience is preferred.

To apply to the Master of Science degree in Reading and Language Arts a candidate must submit an application for graduate admission, official transcripts, and application fee to Graduate Admissions.

Additional Materials Required: A candidate must also submit a copy of his/her teaching certificate with the application for graduate admission (instructions for uploading the certificate will be found within the online graduate application).

Candidates seeking only endorsement (not M.S.) as a Reading and Language Arts Consultant in the State of Connecticut must apply to the Graduate Studies program at Central for admission to the Advanced Official Certificate Program (see below).

Sixth-Year Certificate in Reading and Language Arts

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education and a Master’s degree in Reading or Education or a related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale. A minimum of one year teaching experience is required.

To apply to the Sixth-Year Certificate in Reading and Language Arts a candidate must submit an application for graduate admission, official transcripts, and application fee to Graduate Admissions.

Additional Materials Required: A candidate must also submit a copy of his/her teaching certificate with the application for graduate admission (instructions for uploading the certificate will be found within the online graduate application).

Advanced Official Certificate Program in Reading and Language Arts (OCP)

Applicants are expected to hold a Master's degree or a Sixth Year Certificate in Reading and Language Arts with a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale. Applicants must also hold the Remedial Reading and Remedial Language Arts endorsement (#102 in the state of Connecticut) and have 3 years of teaching experience. Please note that to apply to the state of Connecticut for the 097 endorsement you must have worked under the 102 endorsement for a minimum of 10 months. You do not need to have worked under the 102 endorsement to take courses in this program.

To apply to the Advanced Official Certificate Program in Reading and Language Arts, a candidate must submit an application for graduate admission, official transcripts, and application fee to Central Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office.

Additional Materials Required: A candidate must also submit a copy of his/her 102 certification endorsement with the application for graduate admission. Instructions for uploading the certificate will be found within the online graduate application.