School of Education
School of Education
Launching Fall 2025! Charter Oak State College is proud to announce the launch of its new School of Education in Fall 2025, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to preparing skilled educators for the evolving needs of today's learners. This initiative is a cornerstone of the College’s strategic plan, aimed at expanding enrollment and enhancing workforce-aligned academic offerings.
Mission and Vision
The School of Education is committed to supporting the growth and success of both current and future educators through dynamic, industry-relevant online programs. In alignment with Charter Oak’s mission, the School emphasizes affordability, collaboration, and flexible learning experiences designed to meet the diverse needs of adult learners.
The School also prioritizes preparing educators in fields identified by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) as teacher shortage areas. While Charter Oak offers only non-certification Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs, we remain focused on expanding our graduate-level offerings in these critical shortage areas.
Programs Offered
Designed to support both aspiring and current education professionals, the School of Education offers a comprehensive suite of fully online programs:
- Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education
- Associate of Science in Paraprofessional Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Child Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Training Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Alternate Route to Certification (ARC)
- Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
- Speech and Language Pathology Assistant Certificate
These programs are structured to accommodate working adults, offering flexible scheduling and individualized advising to support student success.
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School of Education
Launching Fall 2025! Charter Oak State College is proud to announce the launch of its new School of Education in Fall 2025, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to preparing skilled educators for the evolving needs of today's learners. This initiative is a cornerstone of the College’s strategic plan, aimed at expanding enrollment and enhancing workforce-aligned academic offerings.
Mission and Vision
The School of Education is committed to supporting the growth and success of both current and future educators through dynamic, industry-relevant online programs. In alignment with Charter Oak’s mission, the School emphasizes affordability, collaboration, and flexible learning experiences designed to meet the diverse needs of adult learners.
The School also prioritizes preparing educators in fields identified by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) as teacher shortage areas. While Charter Oak offers only non-certification Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs, we remain focused on expanding our graduate-level offerings in these critical shortage areas.
Programs Offered
Designed to support both aspiring and current education professionals, the School of Education offers a comprehensive suite of fully online programs:
- Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education
- Associate of Science in Paraprofessional Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Child Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Training Certificate
- Early Childhood Education Alternate Route to Certification (ARC)
- Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
- Speech and Language Pathology Assistant Certificate
These programs are structured to accommodate working adults, offering flexible scheduling and individualized advising to support student success.