Fast-Track Your Future as an Educator
At the University of Hartford, we see your passion for teaching—and we amplify it. With two accelerated education program options, you can earn your bachelor's and master's degree, moving confidently toward the classroom faster while increasing your earning potential and career flexibility.
Designed for undergraduate students planning ahead, these carefully structured, cost-effective pathways help you earn advanced credentials sooner and graduate career-ready for success in education.
Your passion. Amplified. Your future—ready.
Accelerated Program Options include:
Earn a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Education (MEd) in one program. The entire curriculum can be completed in four years - three years for the bachelor's degree and one year for the master's degree.
Earn a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Education (MEd) in one program. The entire curriculum can be completed in five years - four years for the bachelor's degree and one year for the master's degree, including summer classes after your senior year.
Program Highlights
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Seamless automatic admission to the master's degree program.
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Choose from several bachelor's degree options to combine with the MEd in Education (contact us to learn more!)
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The MEd in Education is asynchronous online—learn from the comfort of your home.
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Students in the accelerated programs are eligible for the Hawk Alumni Scholarship tuition discount of 25% for the last year. (Please note that students will not qualify for institutional merit aid in the last year.)
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The accelerated programs provide a stepping stone to advanced degrees such as an EdD, PhD, or administrative certification program.
Virginia Churn '27, Early Childhood EducationThe biggest benefit of the 3+1 program has been knowing that I’ll walk into my first teaching job with a master’s degree and a strong set of qualifications and confidence from the experiences I’ve gained throughout the program. The 3+1 program’s accelerated structure has pushed me to grow quickly both academically and professionally.
Mekhi Watson '27, Elementary and Special Education“UHart’s 4+1 program provides many field placements which allowed me to work with all different age groups from Kindergarten to 8th grade and students with different needs. Being able to move quickly and directly into my master’s program has given me the chance to keep building on what I learned during my undergraduate program. Since the master’s portion of the program is fully online, I have also been able to work as a paraeducator this school year. The experiences I had at UHart have helped me become more confident in the classroom and taught me how important it is to build strong relationships with my students.”
Interested in learning more?
To learn more about our accelerated education programs and to apply, contact:
Victoria Connors
Manager of College Admissions
College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions
connors@hartford.edu
860.768.4962