Overview

Our Special Education program at University of Hartford offers three tracks to best serve the needs of our students:

Master of Education in Special Education—Advanced Program: This track is designed for teachers who have an Initial or Provisional Certificate in Special Education and would like to qualify to apply to the state of Connecticut for the next level of certification. The track is also ideal for non-certified teachers and non-teachers who want to gain expertise in the field of special education, such as behavior specialists, instructional coordinators, home schoolers, and parents of children who are at-risk or identified with special needs.
Master of Education in Special Education—Cross Endorsement Program: This track is designed for licensed teachers who hold a valid Connecticut teaching certificate in another area (such as elementary education or secondary education, among others). Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to apply to the state of Connecticut to add an additional endorsement in special education to their teaching certificate.

Master of Education in Special Education—Initial Certificate Program: This track is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree and would like to enter the special education teaching profession. This could include substitute teachers, para educators, school psychologists, and individuals who want to become teachers. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to apply to the state of Connecticut for the Initial Teaching Certificate in Special Education.

Program Learning Outcomes

To prepare exemplary special education professionals (teachers and related services personnel) to provide all students with quality educational experiences and be their advocate.

To prepare teaching professionals to be positive agents of change within their educational environments.

To develop highly qualified special education professionals to apply evidenced-based strategies and collaborative and ethical practices with students and colleagues.

To prepare highly qualified special education professionals with multiple opportunities to bridge theory with practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Current Issues in Special Education: Theoretical Practice and Procedures

Classroom Environment and Management

Collaboration and Consultation Procedures

Life Skills and Transition Strategies

The Assessment Process

Academic and Curricular Strategies: Reading and Writing

Academic and Curricular Strategies: STEM Education

Designing and Implementing Research to Practice

Integrating Technology for Learning Achievement

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00

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More details

Our program offers a rolling admissions process; however, you are encouraged to apply at least one month prior to intended start date.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36 credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

West Hartford, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete our online application

Request official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities

Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources

Completed online University of Hartford application for graduate study

Application fee of $50

A letter of intent specifying the reasons for seeking admission.

A résumé outlining related education and professional experience

A copy of your current Connecticut teaching certificate (only if you are applying for the Cross Endorsement program)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10545 USD / year

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Out-of-State

10545 USD / year

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In-State

10545 USD / year

≈ 10545 USD / year

Funding

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