Overview

Organized around reflective inquiry and socially responsible professional practices, these programs are committed to educating instructors who have the knowledge, skills, and initiative to enact meaningful connections between theory and practice, and advocate for quality education for all students.

Whether you pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching and Foundations or a Sixth Year Certificate (SYC) you'll learn within an inclusive environment of faculty, community leaders, and experienced, aspiring classroom teachers - providing you a strong, nurturing education to empower K-12 students to reach their full potential.

Career & Professional Opportunities

Fairfield University graduates of our MA and SYC. programs in Teaching and Foundations are highly regarded and well received throughout the state and the region.

Most of our MA graduates begin or continue careers as K-12 public or private school classroom teachers in Connecticut and the surrounding region.

Graduates of both programs establish or continue careers as community educators with local or regional organizations. Many serve in leadership positions in their schools or community organizations.

Our graduates become:

Master teachers

Curriculum specialists

Administrators

Community activists

Educational entrepreneurs

Teacher educators

Policy makers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Philosophical Foundations

Social Foundations

Multicultural Foundations

Curriculum Foundations

Technology Foundations

Learning and Development Foundations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants for the MA in Teaching and Foundations in Education must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) and show promise of success in their graduate studies.
Applicants for the SYC must hold a bachelor's and master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or the international equivalent) and show evidence of success in their graduate studies.
Additionally, you will be required to enter the names and contact information for two references. As part of the application process, you will be required to submit all official college transcripts (sent directly from your institutions), two recommendations (submitted directly from your references who will receive a unique email link), a personal statement, resume, and test scores (required for programs leading to state certification).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16920 USD / year

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16920 USD / year

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In-State

16920 USD / year

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Living costs

Fairfield

United States

1736 - 2740 USD / month

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