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Integrated Elementary and Special Education, B.Sc.

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    Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT, United States
In our Integrated Elementary and Special Education Program at University of Hartford, you can earn two certifications in four years, which opens doors to more career options. You’ll be eligible for certification in elementary education (grades 1-6) and special education (grades K-12).
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Overview

Our class sizes are small, and students receive plenty of individual mentoring from our experienced faculty, who are very well connected with area schools. With an extensive network of partner schools, you’ll apply skills learned in the classroom to real-world settings and gain the expertise to excel in your career.

The Integrated Elementary and Special Education Program at University of Hartford is a professional teacher preparation program that will give you an in-depth understanding of exceptionalities and knowledge of the developmental, academic, and social needs of elementary school-age children.

Career Outlook

Employment of special education teachers is projected to grow 8 percent from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Demand for special education services and teachers should rise as children with disabilities are increasingly being identified earlier and enrolled in special education programs.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Credits
    129 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Introduction to Education: Schooling and Human Services 
  • Psychology of Exceptionalities 
  • Learning and Development: Understanding Yourself and Others 
  • Language, Literacy, and Linguistic Diversity 
  • Reading and Language Arts Instruction 
  • Foundations of Literacy Learning 
  • Effective Teaching 
  • Mathematics Instruction and Methods 
  • STEM Methods Lab 
  • Differentiated Instruction 
  • Integrated Methods: Science, Social Studies, and the Arts 
  • The Teacher as Instructional Leader in Elementary/Special Education
  • Student Teaching: Elementary/Special Education
  • The Teacher as Reflective Practitioner
  • Special Education: Screening and Diagnosis

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    80

    The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.

  • Minimum required score:

    6.5

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

General Requirements

  • Web Application - Please complete this online application.
  • The Common Application – Please complete this application if you are attending a High/Prep School in the US or an International School overseas.
  • If English is not your native language you are required to prove that your language ability is meets our minimum standard.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    40490 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 40490 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • National

    40490 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 40490 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for West Hartford

  • 1100 - 1600 USD/month
    Living Costs

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Funding

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