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    Integrated Elementary and Special Education
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    Integrated Elementary and Special Education

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    USD 50 

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines28-Aug-2023
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 67,954  / year
    Next Intake 28-Aug-2023

    Integrated Elementary and Special Education

    About

    The Integrated Elementary and Special Education program is a professional teacher preparation program that will give you an in-depth understanding of exceptionalities and knowledge of the developmental, cognitive, academic, and social needs of students.

    You'll learn through a planned sequence of coursework, independent study, field observations, student teaching, conferences, lectures, and other experiences in both elementary and special education settings.

    Clinical experiences are an important component of our commitment to support students as you put theory into action. You'll have supervised classroom experience beginning in your first semester in the elementary education program.

    Upon successful completion of the program and specified subject area assessments, candidates are recommended for the Connecticut Teacher Certification in both Special Education (Comprehensive K-12) and Elementary Education (1-6).

    Accelerated 4+1 Program

    Fast-track your education by earning a bachelor's and master's degree in only five years in our 4+1 option. You can earn a BS in Integrated Elementary and Special Education and a Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education in one program. The entire curriculum can be completed in five years, including summer classes after your senior year.

    Additional benefits:

    • Coursework in the MEd is fully online, allowing you to complete the master's degree from anywhere.
    • Connecticut and many other states require teachers to complete a master's degree in order to maintain their teaching certification. In addition, teachers with master's degrees typically earn higher salaries than those with only a bachelor's degree.
    • The MEd in Special Education is a 30 credit advanced program that provides the master's degree you need to move from Initial to Provisional certification. It also provides a stepping stone for advanced degrees such as an EdD, PhD or administrative certification program.

    See the full 4+1 curriculum here.

    Math Cross-Endorsement

    Students who graduate from the Integrated Elementary/Special Education program and receive initial certification from the state of Connecticut are able to receive a cross-endorsement to teach math, giving you additional career options. Students can receive the math cross-endorsement by taking the following Praxis exams:

    • For Secondary Mathematics Grades 7-12, take Praxis exam #5165 (Mathematics: Content Knowledge)
    • For Middle School Mathematics Grades 4-8, take Praxis exam #5164 (Middle School Mathematics)
    In this program you can earn two certifications in four years, which significantly opens doors to more career options. You'll be eligible for certification in elementary education and special education.

    Disciplines

    College of Education

    Nursing and Health Professions

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Submit your Academic Records

    We will begin our admission review on the basis of an electronic (scanned) copy of your academic records. However, your admission will not be final until we receive the official transcript/record from each high school (secondary school) you have attended.

    Important: All transcripts presented in a language other than English must include a translation. The official academic records must be mailed in a separate sealed envelope. Please request that an official copy of your official records be sent to one of the addresses below (electronic or hard-copy):

    [email protected] 

    or:

    University of Hartford
    International Admission
    345 Gengras Student Union
    200 Bloomfield Ave
    West Hartford, CT 06117
    USA

    How to Obtain your UHart I-20

    To create your UHart I-20 you are required to provide the following:

    1. Bank Statement from your parent's bank indicating a balance equal to or greater than the cost of attendance for the University for one academic year. This figure can be presented in local currency or US Dollars. 
    2. Financial Sponsorship Certification Form–Please complete and return this form with your bank statement. 
    3. Pay your Enrollment Deposit 
    4. I-20 Request form Please complete scan and return. 
    5. *SEVIS I-20 Transfer Request form - Please complete, scan and return.
    6. Copy of your Passport - Please scan and return. 
    7. * Copy of US Visa - Please scan and return. 

    *These forms are required ONLY if you already have a valid visa and are studying in the US. If you do not currently hold the US Visa they are NOT required to get the UHart I-20.

    You may send these prior to the review of your application or following your notice of admission.

    Upon receipt of these forms, we will create your form I-20. 

    Provide your Level of English Language Proficiency

    Alternative methods for proving English proficiency

    • Successful completion of English Composition at a regionally accredited College or University in the United States with a grade of C or higher. Must be a traditional in class format online classes NOT accepted.
    • International Baccalaureate: English A1 or A2 with grade of 3 or higher
    • Advanced Placement English with a grade of 3 or higher
    • SAT Evidence based reading/writing 480 or higher
    • GCSE or GCE English Pass (syllabus A) with grade of A, B or C
    • A HKCEE English Pass with a grade of (Syllabus A) with a grade of A, B, C or D
    • Trinity ISE II Level: Pass in All module areas
    • CEFR Level B2+ Pre advanced

    If you intend to pursue a degree at the University of Hartford but you do not meet our English language proficiency requirements, you have the option of starting your degree within the International Pathway Program (IPP).

    Career

    Special education teachers are in demand. Special education has been identified as a statewide shortage area by the Connecticut Department of Education, as well as many other states. Demand for special education services and teachers is expected to rise as children with disabilities are increasingly being identified earlier and enrolled in special education programs.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 67,954 

    Application Fee

    USD 50 

    How to Apply

    Please choose one of the applications below and take time to fill all required fields on the application. Your application WILL NOT be considered until we have your address in your home of citizenship. 

    • UHart application - Please complete this online application. All students welcome. 10-15 mins to complete.
    • The Common Application – Please complete this application if you are attending a High/Prep School in the US or an International School overseas. 30 minutes to complete.
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