2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Department of Education
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Graduate Degree Programs
The College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions awards master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) (see Educational Leadership, Ed.D.).
The teacher education programs in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education provide opportunities for professional preparation in education. They are designed to meet the rapidly changing needs of a pluralistic society. The goal of these programs is to prepare teachers as reflective practitioners who integrate understanding of their content areas, their students, and theories of pedagogy.
Master’s Degree Programs Leading to Teacher Certification in Connecticut
College graduates who did not, as undergraduates, prepare for public school teaching may engage in professional preparation leading to recommendation for Connecticut teacher certification.
To be eligible for certification endorsement, the candidate must show evidence of balanced study in the liberal arts and have successfully completed the required professional education courses. In addition, all certification candidates must have completed an undergraduate major in a subject area other than education. Candidates with deficiencies in any area may be required to complete additional course work. All official transcripts are reviewed by the advisor and student at the time that the student’s official planned program of study is determined, so that any deficiencies can be noted.
Candidates may have fulfilled some program requirements in past study. Program plans are individually developed in consultation with the student’s advisor and the college evaluator.
Preparation for teaching music may be obtained through The Hartt School in cooperation with the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions. Programs are planned with advisement of faculty in The Hartt School.
Preparation for school psychologists may be obtained through the School Psychology program in the Psychology department of the College of Arts and Sciences.
As new State of Connecticut certification regulations are implemented, students are required to meet the new standards.
Recommendation for Teacher Certification
In addition to fulfilling academic requirements, candidates must demonstrate appropriate personal characteristics of the profession.
In order to be recommended for certification, the candidate must fulfill State of Connecticut requirements in general education, subject-area major, and professional education courses as outlined in Certification Regulations for Connecticut Educators. Graduate students who are deficient in any of the state requirements must complete those requirements in addition to the professional education courses required for the degree sought.
Students who matriculate into the graduate program must work with their advisor to set up a planned program that lists the required areas of general and professional education. In addition, prior to recommendation for certification, official transcripts are reviewed by the University to ensure that all certification requirements have been met.
Those seeking teacher certification will have to successfully complete a student teaching experience or experiences. Applications for student teaching are due a full semester prior to assignment. Specific deadlines are posted regularly.
Applicants for certification who completed any portion of their certification training programs at the University of Hartford who wish to return to the University in order to pursue educator certification may need to take additional courses to satisfy new regulations. Candidates for certification must meet the current educator certification requirements for courses and majors, as well as pass examinations and satisfy standards required for certification upon completion of program courses.
Graduate Admission Requirements
Information about Department of Education application procedures may be obtained from the Graduate Admissions Office.
The following application materials must be filed with the Graduate Admissions Office, for applicants seeking master’s degrees:
- Official transcripts
- Completed University of Hartford application for graduate study, and a $45 application fee
- An essay or letter of intent specifying the area of proposed study, degree sought, and the reasons for seeking admission
- International students seeking acceptance into an education program must have their transcripts assessed by an approved transcript evaluation service. Students also have to pass the TOEFL examination, and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam, and produce a valid Guarantor’s Statement. Approved options may be obtained by calling the Center for Graduate and Adult Academic Services at 860.768.4371.
Planned Programs
A planned program is developed in consultation with the advisor. After matriculation, it is the students’ responsibility to set up a meeting with their advisors in order to plan a program of study. Any subsequent changes in the program must be approved in writing by the advisor and the Department of Education chair.
Nonmatriculated Students
Students may take a maximum of 6 semester hours of graduate study in the College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions before matriculating into a degree program.
Financial Assistance
Graduate Assistantships
A limited number of graduate assistantships are available to students who are accepted by the Department of Education. Assistantships are designed for students wishing to pursue full-time graduate study. Please inquire in the Department of Education.
Comprehensive Examination or Research Project
The comprehensive exam or other specified culminating experience must be taken to complete the master’s degree. The comprehensive exam should be taken during the semester in which the last course of the program is taken.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
The Department of Education offers a Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D.) with a particular focus on education. Students come from a variety of professional disciplines and work settings, including higher education, nursing, public and private K-12 schools, government, and nonprofit agencies.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Educational Leadership program is a two-phase process. Applicants must hold a completed master’s degree in a related field and have at least three years of professional experience.
Applicants must successfully fulfill the requirements of phase I before advancing to phase II.
Phase I
To complete the initial phase of the application, the applicant must submit the following credentials:
- Application form
- Writing samples (form enclosed in application)
- Current resume
- Application fee
- Official transcripts
- Letter of support from employer
- Three references from professors, employers, or school administrators on the forms supplied with the application
Phase II
Once applicants have successfully completed phase I, they will receive notification requesting that they schedule an interview with the Educational Leadership Admissions Committee. The admissions interview is the last step in the application process. Successful applicants must (1) demonstrate competence to complete scholarly work, (2) demonstrate skills and/or aptitude for leadership in educational and human service organizations, and (3) demonstrate competency in written expression and in articulating complex ideas verbally.
ProgramsMaster’s DegreeDoctorate DegreeCoursesAssessment, Research, and LearningEarly Childhood EducationEarly Childhood Montessori EducationEducation: ProfessionalEducation: Special TopicsEducational LeadershipEducational TechnologyElementary EducationElementary Montessori EducationFoundations of EducationIndependent StudyPsychology and Human DevelopmentReadingSpecial Education
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