Cross-Endorsement
Licensed teachers who wish to add an additional area of endorsement to their teaching credentials have several options. Only the Connecticut State Department of Education can determine required coursework. To pursue cross-endorsement, please contact the Connecticut Department of Education, Bureau of Educator Preparation and Licensure, to obtain a list of required courses for the desired cross-endorsement.
International Honor Society - Kappa Delta Pi
Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education has been active at USJ since 2009. The society has a long-standing commitment to “recognizing excellence and fostering mutual cooperative, support, and professional growth for educational professionals.” Letters of invitation are sent in February to students eligible for membership informing them of a March orientation meeting and an initiation ceremony in the spring.
Internships
Internship in Pre K-12 Schools
The University of Saint Joseph provides opportunities for students completing graduate studies or licensure courses to serve as interns in public school classrooms during the school year. The participating schools provide 18 graduate credits that the intern may apply to tuition costs at the University of Saint Joseph. In addition, a small stipend is provided for books and materials each semester. Contact the director of student teaching and clinical experiences for more information.
Internship in Autism Spectrum Disorders
The School of Education offers an internship program in Autism Spectrum Disorders Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis, M.S. in collaboration with public schools. This program provides certified teachers the opportunity to pursue graduate-level coursework and training. Interns participate in supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders under the supervision of a specialist teacher on a full-day, full school year schedule. Benefits of this two-year internship include:
- 30 credits of graduate coursework applied to a Master’s Degree in Special Education with a concentration in Autism Spectrum Disorders
- A $9,000 stipend per school year
- Supervision by a teacher with expertise in educating students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- On-site professional development and mentorship by University of Saint Joseph faculty
- Flexible course scheduling
Please contact the director of the Autism Institute for details.
Laboratory Schools
The School of Education benefits from two laboratory schools. The Gengras Center, an on campus school for exceptional children, and the School for Young Children, a nursery school nearby offer opportunities for on-site observations, field work, practicum, and course-related applications.
