The University of Hartford was founded in 1957 as a merger of the Hartford Art School, the Hartt School of Music and Hillyer College. The university offers nearly 90 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate degree programs. The school boasts a Division 1 athletics program involving 18 sports.
Undergraduates number about 4,700 on campus, with another 800 part-time undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Students come from about 45 states and 49 countries.
Divisions of the school include the Barney School of Business; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions; the Hartford Art School; the Hartt School; and Hillyer College.
The School for Young Children is a nationally accredited preschool program. It offers partial and full day programs during both the school year and summer. The School for Young Children was one of the first preschools in the state and one of the first student laboratory programs in the nation. The school has a training program for college students pursuing careers in early childhood education.
The Children's School in North Stamford offers a Montessori-based program that aims to helps students explore their skills and interact in social situations. The Children's School operates as a modern one-room schoolhouse where students in preschool through third grade are encouraged to approach educational materials independently. Children rotate between group and individual lessons, which cover all major subjects including language arts, math, reading, science and social studies. Teachers also rotate between groups depending on the needs of the students. The school provides numerous activities, including an after-school program for children and a lecture series for parents.
Founded in 1991, Trinity Catholic High School is a co-ed college-preparatory Diocesan high school with a rich tradition in academic excellence, athletic performance and community service. Regionalized from St. Mary's in Greenwich, Stamford Catholic and Norwalk Central, Trinity offers its student body an academic program with 219 courses, including advanced placement in English literature, chemistry and more. Trinity is the home of the Crusaders, a comprehensive athletic program that competes in the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference with 11 men's sports and 11 women's sports. The school also has an organized community service program in which its students are required to dedicate time to working with charitable organizations such as the Stamford Red Cross, AmeriCares and Easter Seals.
The University of Hartford Magnet School is located on the University of Hartford campus. They share facilities, programs and staff with many divisions of the University and the neighboring schools within University Park. The University of Hartford Magnet School consists of the Early Childhood Learning Center for preschool students, the Family Wellness Center, with licensed clinic and parent support program, and a teaching lab for early childhood and elementary education college students. Their mission is to ensure that all students meet high standards and develop their full potential in traditional and expanded academic areas. It is a multi-faceted educational facility focused on individual learning styles and strengths that brings urban and suburban children, families and faculty together to form a diverse, innovative learning community. The program is run by Principal Elaina Brachman.
The University of Hartford was founded in 1957 as a merger of the Hartford Art School, the Hartt School of Music and Hillyer College. The university offers nearly 90 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate degree programs. The school boasts a Division 1 athletics program involving 18 sports.
Undergraduates number about 4,700 on campus, with another 800 part-time undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Students come from about 45 states and 49 countries.
Divisions of the school include the Barney School of Business; the College of Arts and Sciences; the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions; the Hartford Art School; the Hartt School; and Hillyer College.
