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Accelerated Education Programs

Fast-Track Your Future as an Educator

Did you know?
Many states require a master’s degree for continued teacher certification—and it often leads to higher pay.

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:

3+1 Program

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.

4+1 Program

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

  • Seamless automatic admission to the master's degree program.

  • Choose from several bachelor's degree options to combine with the MEd in Education (contact us to learn more!)

  • The MEd in Education is asynchronous online—learn from the comfort of your home.

  • 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.)

  • The accelerated programs provide a stepping stone to advanced degrees such as an EdD, PhD, or administrative certification program.

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