How to Become a Teacher Without a Master’s Degree

Interested in becoming a teacher, but not sure if you want to go through the school of education? There is the ability to receive an alternative teacher certification through another kind of program.

By Eunice Asante
Eunice Asante
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All About Fast-Track Programs at UConn

Several of UConn’s Schools and Departments offer Fast-Track degree programs where undergraduate students begin working towards, or preparing for, entry into a master’s degree program. These unique programs offer students an opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in their fields of interest, many of which, within five years. Here are some examples!

By Alicja Kurpinowicz
Alicja Kurpinowicz
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Computer Science vs. Software Engineering: What’s the Difference?

Two occupations that are often confused in the tech industry are computer science and software engineering. But, while they may be similar in nature and fundamentals, they shouldn’t be used interchangeably.

For one, software engineers are professionals who specialize in

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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How to Prepare for Technical Interviews

What is a technical interview? Will you have to complete one when applying for jobs? Learn the answers to these questions and gain valuable “do’s and don’ts”!

By Taylor Czmyr
Taylor Czmyr
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Takeaways from Early Career Faculty Alumni Panel

The Expand Your Career Options event hosted four panelists, all of whom are completing their first year of a faculty position beyond UConn. Here they shared their experiences and gave advice for those interested in following a similar path.

By Damiao Zoe Xu
Damiao Zoe Xu Graduate Assistant, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services (She/Her/Hers)
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Informational Interview with a Chief Compliance Officer at Aetna Insurance

To get to know a certain industry or career, you can invite professional connections to meet for an informational interview. Reaching out to a UConn alum in the industry you’re interested in can help you navigate your own career journey.

By Caty Jhong
Caty Jhong
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AAPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Josephine Santiago-Bond

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! To celebrate early, today we’re highlighting Josephine Santiago-Bond, Chief and co-founder of the Advanced Engineering Development Branch at NASA.

By Avery Caya
Avery Caya Graduate Assistant, CLAS/Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (They/Them/Theirs)
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Business Opportunities (Outside of the Classroom)

Are you interested in expanding your business experience? Check out these on-campus resources that can help foster innovation and supports student opportunities.

By Christopher McAuliffe
Christopher McAuliffe
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Virtual Job Shadowing: A New Path to Explore Your Dream Career

Take advantage of this new way to explore different career paths! From interactive videos to virtual tours, there are a variety of ways for you to experience day-to-day tasks from the comfort of your home.

By Ge Li
Ge Li
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How to Determine a Workplace’s DE&I Value

Determining a workplace’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Value is important, especially to those who want to be able to express their ethnic and cultural identities. Here are some red and green flags as well as questions to ask employers.

By Briana Phouadara
Briana Phouadara
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