Embark on a rewarding journey in the field of special education!
Benefits of enrolling in the BUS+ Program at UHart include:
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This program can be completed 100% online!
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Non-certified education staff can now obtain their Special Education teaching certification and Masters in Special Education degree at the same time.
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Help fill the need! Job growth for special education teachers is expected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030. *Source: The Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Upon completion of the master's program, students are eligible to apply to the state of Connecticut for the Initial Teaching Certificate in Special Education
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Our alumni are employed in early childhood centers, public and private schools, higher education institutions, and at the highest levels of education administration.
Why UHart?
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Smaller classes that foster discussions and active participation with an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
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Exceptional faculty with real-world experience, such as innovative researchers, artists, and published authors.
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Enhanced student support with access to our Center for Student Success and International Center.
- Rolling admission
- Individualized plan of study, year round courses
- Flexible part-time, day, evening or online courses.
- Tuition Discount for Educational Partners
Your success counselor, Christopher Stuck.
About BA in University Studies
Students in our Bachelor of Arts in University Studies (BUS) program have the benefit of an individualized plan of study with courses offered year round, the ability to take classes part-time, and a flexible schedule of day, evening or online courses.
About Masters in Special Education
Specifically designed for passionate professionals seeking to advance their careers in the highly demanded field of special education, this program provides a pathway to obtaining initial teaching certification.
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Fully online program with no required class or login times
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Part-time or full-time options
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Courses are seven weeks in length and are taken one or two at a time
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Financial aid available to those who qualify
Admission Requirements
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a complete Part-Time Adult Undergraduate Application official transcripts from any college attended, with a minimum GPA of 2.0
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30 transferable college credits required*
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must be 22 years of age or older*
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cannot have been a fulltime student at UHart in the prior two years
*If a student is at least 22 years old, but has fewer than 30 transfer credits, they will be admitted into the Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts degree.
Questions? We’re here to help you throughout the process. Contact your success counselor, Christopher Stuck.