BS Integrated Elementary and Special Education

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).

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.

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.