Overview

Teaching with Initial Teacher Certification in Special Education from Sacred Heart University 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.

Key facts

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.

Students passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with diverse learning needs will thrive in the MAT in Special Education at Sacred Heart University's Farrington College of Education & Human Development. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip you with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to create inclusive and supportive learning environments. You'll benefit from small class sizes, personalized attention from experienced faculty and hands-on learning opportunities in local schools. Additionally, our strong emphasis on practical experience and our robust network of school partnerships ensure you are well-prepared for a rewarding career in special education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

LITERACY OF THE SPECIAL LEARNER
IDENT. & EVAL.
ADVANCED CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
STUDENT TEACHING/SEMINAR HIGH INCIDENCE
STUDENT TEACHING/SEMINAR LOW INCIDENCES

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fairfield, United States

Disciplines

Special Education Teaching View 508 other Masters in Special Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

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General requirements

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.

Tuition Fees

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25350 USD / full

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25350 USD / full

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25350 USD / full

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