Charter Oak State College announces School of Education and M.S. Curriculum and Instruction
NEW BRITAIN, CT – May 1, 2025 – In response to the demand for offering an advanced degree to support educators, Charter Oak State College, (www.CharterOak.edu) Connecticut’s public online College, has announced a new online Master of Science Curriculum and Instruction to launch this Fall. The program is the only online degree of its kind in the state of Connecticut, specifically designed to support educators to become more highly qualified so they can move into leadership roles related to curriculum and instruction.
The degree is designed for P-12 educators to take on the roles of Instructional Program Coordinator, Curriculum Specialist, Educational Consultant, Professional Development Facilitator in educational programs in early childhood education, elementary education, middle school, high school, as well as special education and urban education settings. The 33-credit program can be completed 100% online in 18-24 months and will be housed in the College’s new School of Education.
Charter Oak State College President Ed Klonoski said, “We already graduate students from one of the highest enrolled Bachelor’s Early Childhood Education programs in the State and this addition of a much-needed online master’s degree within a new School of Education supports our mission to advance Connecticut’s workforce even further. We aim to provide high-quality online degrees and credentials with flexibility and affordability for busy, working professionals looking to advance their qualifications.”
Charter Oak State College Early Childhood Education Programs Director, Maureen Hogan, Ph.D. said, “Our new School of Education takes our commitment to educating educators to the next level. We are highly focused on developing programs that aim to address the teaching and administration shortage areas across our state. We are deeply committed to supporting the CT Office of Early Childhood in preparing teachers to work with the birth-five populations, and the CT State Department of Education in addressing teacher shortages in the areas of early childhood inclusive education and Special Education, among others.”
Visit www.charteroak.edu/masters for program details or to inquire, apply, or RSVP for a virtual open house.
Charter Oak State College (www.CharterOak.edu) is Connecticut’s only dedicated, public, online college, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields including Business, Healthcare, Technology, Nursing, Social Work, Education, and Public Safety. The College offers Master’s degrees in Curriculum and Instruction, Organizational Leadership, Health Informatics and Healthcare Administration. Charter Oak is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and governed by Connecticut’s Board of Regents for Higher Education. ###If you would rather not receive future communications from Charter Oak State College, let us know by clicking here.Charter Oak State College, 55 Paul Manafort Drive, New Britain, CT 06053 United States