Overview

Create more equitable schools and services by enhancing and improving learning for struggling learners and students with exceptional needs with a Central Connecticut State University Master of Science in Special Education. Learn foundational skills to create an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment that builds equity and supports all students. Develop teaching skills to meet the unique academic and social-emotional needs of learners. Licensure/certification programs nationally accredited by the Council for Exceptional Children and meets the requirements of the Connecticut State Department of Education.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Special Education - Special Education Teachers students at Central Connecticut State University will demonstrate knowledge of foundational issues in special education and their impact on the field.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the development and characteristics of learners, individual learning differences, and appropriate instructional strategies.
Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze multiple forms of standardized and curriculum-based assessments and use that information for a variety of educational decisions.
Students will demonstrate the ability to use their knowledge of general and specialized curricula to individualize learning for students with exceptional learning needs.
Students will demonstrate the ability to select, adopt, and use instructional strategies to promote learning and to modify learning environments for students with exceptional learning needs.
Students will promote professional, ethical, and collaborative practices in the field of special education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Issues in Special Education

Legal and Administrative Issues in Special Education

Research in Special Education

Capstone Intervention Project

Evidence-Based Practices for Diverse Learners

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

New Britain, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An Affidavit of Support (Declaration of Finance) form

Official transcripts and records of undergraduate and graduate studies from all institutions attended.

Original translations of academic records.

An original foreign credentials course-by-course evaluation report from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).

Unless waived by the University, proof of competency in English

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28290 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18920 USD / year

≈ 18920 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14562 USD / year

≈ 14562 USD / year

Additional Details

Connecticut Resident: $7,281.00 per term

Living costs

New Britain

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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