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The Neag School of Education provides two certification pathways: the Integrated Bachelor's/Master's (IB/M) Teacher Education Program and the Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG). Details about TCPCG can be found in the Graduate Catalog. The school has established a teacher preparation framework that combines structured inquiry opportunities, diverse clinical experiences, liberal arts education, and teaching methodology within a collaborative setting. This model fosters partnerships between public schools, professional development institutions, Neag School departments, and University faculty in arts and sciences. To receive the University of Connecticut's certification endorsement, candidates must complete the five-year Integrated Bachelor's/Master's Teacher Education Program. Future educators undertake two years of general education and subject-specific studies before entering the Neag School, followed by two years of undergraduate teacher education and one graduate year focusing on professional development, culminating in either a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Psychology. Successful completion of Connecticut's Praxis Core and subject area assessments is also required.