Admissions Contact

Graduate Recruitment & Admissions
graduateadmissions@ccsu.edu
860.832.2350

Academic Contact

Dr. Julia Kara-Soteriou
Program Coordinator
karaiou@ccsu.edu
860.832.2181

Academic Department

Literacy, Elementary, & Early Childhood Education

Sixth-Year Certificate in Reading and Language Arts - Admissions

Applying for Admission

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 preferred.

For consideration, applicants must submit the following:

  1. A completed online application with supplemental materials (ccsu.edu/apply):
    • Copy of current teaching certificate (one year of teaching experience preferred)
    • $50 application fee
  2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (GPA of 3.00 or higher)
    • Applicants must hold a master’s degree in reading, education, or related field

Official transcripts may be sent directly to the Graduate Recruitment & Admissions Office:

By Mail:

Central Connecticut State University
Graduate Recruitment & Admissions Office
1615 Stanley Street
Davidson Hall 116
New Britain, CT 06050