Bachelor of Science in Integrated Elementary and Special Education/Master of Education in Special Education

Fast-track your education by earning a bachelor's and master's degree in only five years in our 41 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.

In our Integrated Elementary and Special Education Program, you can earn two certifications in four years, which opens doors to more career options. Youll be eligible for certification in elementary education (grades 1-6) and special education (grades K-12). Our class sizes are small, and students receive plenty of individual mentoring from our experienced faculty, who are well connected with area schools. 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. Youll 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).

Official transcript/record from each high school (secondary school) you have attended.
The IB and AP testing scores are not required for admission but may help to support your academic record.
You will be required to present the following results: GPA 2.75 (out of 4.0)
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT - 80
Duolingo - 110