A top U.S. public graduate school of education
1,105 students
24,000+ alumni worldwide
The Neag School of Education stands out as a major contributor to instructional and research excellence at the University of Connecticut, one of the nation’s top public universities.
With academic departments dedicated to educational leadership, educational psychology, and curriculum and instruction, the Neag School offers programs in such areas as school psychology; sport management; higher education and student affairs; counseling; and teacher and administrator preparation.
According to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings, the Neag School ranks among the top 30 public graduate schools of education in the nation. In addition, three of its graduate programs are nationally ranked: the Special Education program is ranked No. 16; Educational Administration programs are tied at No. 25; and the Curriculum and Instruction programs are tied at No. 24.
Featured Neag News
Neag in the Media
CT’s First ‘Course in a Box’ Focuses on Music History
CT Mirror (Casey Cobb is quoted on the new course.)
CT Weighing Participation in Federal Tax Credit Program. It’s to Fund Private Schools
Hartford Courant (Casey Cobb is quoted on whether the state will participate in the first federal tax credit program to fund private schools.)
Administrators Named at Rock Hill, Dag Hammarskjöld
New Haven Register (Neag School alumna Christine Melita is mentioned about her recent appointment.)
AI Won’t Make Us More Creative
Mid-Day (An article about James Kaufman’s expertise on AI and creativity is featured.)



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