Special Education Degree

The special education program at University of Hartford prepares students for careers in public schools, private schools, correctional facilities, private learning centers, and mental health facilities. The program focuses on teaching and other educational services to children with special learning needs or disabilities, and that may prepare individuals to function as special education teachers. Program courses include: diagnosing learning disabilities, developing individual education plans, teaching and supervising special education students, special education counseling, and applicable laws and policies. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer special education degrees.

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University of Hartford

Also known as UHart, UHA, Hartford

77 Sherman Street, Hartford, CT

UHart is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at UHart is nearly seven thousand annually.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students at University of Hartford scored in a range of 950 to 1160 on the SAT exam. 62% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 18 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. Student housing is available for students, which costs around $8,100 for the year. Students attending this school may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at University of Hartford through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.hartford.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Special Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UHart, UHA, Hartford has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Special Education Teachers, Preschool

Description

Teach preschool school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

Description

Teach elementary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Description

Teach middle school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

Description

Teach secondary school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).