Overview
Why UHart?
- Small classes with an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
- Expert faculty with real-world experience
- Personalized support from dedicated student success resources
Embark on a rewarding journey in the field of 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, such as paraeducators, can obtain their education teaching certification and Masters in Education degree at the same time.
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Help fill the need! Teachers are in high-demand, specifically special education, early childhood and elementary. *Source: Learn.org.
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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 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.
Choose from one of our BUS + master's programs below:
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. Plus, through this program you can even pursue a BA with a Montessori Concentration.
Specifically designed for passionate professionals seeking to advance their careers in shortage areas and across 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 option
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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
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Our Master's in Education programs include:
MEd in Early Childhood Education
MEd in Elementary Education
MEd in Special Education
MEd in Montessori Education
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.