History
- 1950: First graduate classes in education were held on a coeducation basis. The Education Program for teacher certification was accredited by the State of Connecticut.
- 1963: Graduate Department of Education became the Graduate School of Education.
- 1975: School expanded its mission to include the training for the human services professions.
- 1981: Name changed from The Graduate School of Education to the Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions, to reflect the additional scope of the graduate programs.
- 2000: The Connecticut Writing Project, a branch of the National Writing Project offering professional development program for teachers in K-13, moved to Fairfield University.
- 2008: School granted full accreditation with no stipulations by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the first denominational school in Connecticut to earn this recognition.
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