Albertus Magnus College
Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College

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Albertus Magnus College is a four-year, private, liberal arts, co-educational college offering undergraduate and graduate programs. It was founded in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. Albertus was the first Catholic, liberal arts, residential college for women in New England. It has been co-educational since 1985. Albertus offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations and 11 graduate programs. The Dominican tradition is the driving force of all that makes Albertus Magnus College an excellent academic community in which to grow. Not only is the pursuit of Veritas, or truth, shown in the well-rounded, exploratory liberal arts curriculum that supports every major, but it is also noticeable in the everyday interactions between students and their peers, faculty and the surrounding New Haven community. Students at Albertus Magnus College are curious, and they are always seeking new ways to approach scholarly challenges and social issues alike in an attempt to grow as lifelong learners and successful members of their community. Thanks to its diverse student population, wide range of academic concentrations, and supportive, personally invested faculty members, the College is alive with a world of vibrancy and mutual respect.

  • College or University
  • New Haven, CT

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  • By demonstrating continued dedication to High-Impact Educational Practices, Albertus Magnus College has been named as one of the nation's Colleges of Distinction.
  • Honored as a College of Distinction for its personal approach to education, Albertus Magnus College has also received program-specific recognition for its education department based on four categories: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.
  • According to the annual Destination Survey, of Albertus Magnus College’s Class of 2017, 96 percent were employed full-time or in graduate school, far surpassing the national average of 71 percent.
  • Dan Rivers, a completer in the initial teacher preparation program, was the 2018 recipient of the Teacher of the Year at Joel Barlow High School, Region 9. 
  • Theresa DeCesare, a completer in the initial teacher preparation program, was the 2018 recipient of the Teacher of the Year at W. F. Kaynor Technical High School. 
  • Jane Kos and Ashley David were selected to attend the 2019 Summer Study in Fanjeaux for Dominican Colleges and Universities, a prestigious program to deepen students’ understanding of St. Dominic’s vision “to provide men and women with an education that promotes the search for truth in all its dimensions and is practical in its application."
  • Daniel Wostbrock, a completer in the initial teacher preparation program, was the 2020 recipient of the Wallingford Teacher of the Year. Daniel is a chemistry teacher at Sheehan High School.
Albertus Magnus College

Programs

Master’s & certification

Master of Science in Education (with a concentration in STEM or Literacy)

  • 14 months

    Program Duration

  • In-person

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    Yes

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Program Info

Our accelerated master’s degree program in education is catered towards teachers seeking professional development. It fulfills Connecticut legislation that states: “… to qualify for a professional educator certificate, a person who holds or has held a provisional educator certificate … shall hold a master’s degree in an appropriate subject matter area … .” As interpreted by the State Board of Education, this master’s degree requirement must include “… at least 15 graduate credits in content or content pedagogy …” for those whose first teaching certificate is issued on or after July 1, 2018.  This degree does not include a certification or an endorsement component. 

The program provides instruction in the latest educational psychology knowledge and research; the history and philosophy of education's influences on today’s teachers; educational research; differentiated instruction; and culturally responsive teaching. In addition, students choose to take 15 credits in STEM or 15 credits in Literacy.

Albertus Magnus College offers tuition discounts to those who are employed in school districts with whom the college has articulation agreements.

Eligibility requirements for the master’s degree program include the following:

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or 30 credits beyond the bachelor’s degree), with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7.
  • Valid Connecticut teaching certificate or eligibility for CT teacher certification. (Applicants not certified may request a waiver indicating reasons for request.)

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Aug. 15, 2025

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

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and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $25,956

    In State Tuition

  • $25,956

    Out of State Tuition

  • $50

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Albertus Magnus College have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Albertus Magnus College to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

Varies

Student Loans, Payroll Deduction

Students enrolled in Masters programs are eligible for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans, Graduate PLUS Loans, and/or for the Federal Work-Study and Community Federal Work-Study Programs.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

For more information, visit: Admissions

Stats

Gender
  • Male

  • Female


    18%

    82%

Ethnicity
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

  • Asian

  • Black

  • Hispanic/Latino

  • Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander

  • White

  • Two or more races


    0%

    0%

    24%

    0%

    0%

    71%

    6%

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