Master of Arts in Teaching with Initial Teacher Certification in Special Education

This program is a 39-credit track within Sacred Heart University’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), leading to an institutional recommendation for initial Connecticut licensure in Special Education, PK-12 (165). The program is designed to exemplify the distinguishing features of SHU’s clinically rich teacher preparation, while simultaneously addressing special education-specific competencies so that graduates will be ready to meet the needs of students with exceptionalities on day one of their professional teaching career. Like SHU’s other teacher preparation programs, the Special Education track of the MAT is rooted in practice-based teacher education, including practice-based experiences provided in our residency program. Program content courses will be offered online with accompanying in-person clinical experiences designed to meet the needs of working professionals (i.e., paraeducators, long-term subs) seeking initial teaching licensure. Co-designed with partner districts, this program is streamlined to remove barriers and serve district personnel needs to attract and retain talent from diverse pools of candidates.

Complete the online graduate application Non-refundable application fee Official transcript(s) from all colleges and universities previously attended.  Applicants are encouraged to submit transcripts early in the application process, as they need to be reviewed for prerequisite coursework. Personal Statement: In 1-2 pages, discuss your career goals as they relate to earning your MAT in special education at Sacred Heart University. A Praxis Core Academic Skills score report (test number 5752): Effective July 1, 2016 a passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills exam is no longer required for admission to teacher education programs. However, Sacred Heart requires that applicants take the exam or equivalent waiver exam.