Educational Psychology (Special Education) (MA)

The Program in the Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) offers two graduate degrees with an area of concentration in Special Education: a Master of Arts (M.A.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). (In addition, the Department of Educational Psychology offers a Sixth-Year Certificate in Special Education).

Students can enter the Master’s program through one of two routes. The first is through the teacher education/preparation track, which has two paths: the Integrated Bachelor’s/Master’s (IBM) degree program, which is intended for undergraduates at the University of Connecticut who continue on for a fifth year to earn an M.A. degree, and the Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates (TCPCG), which is intended for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree in a major unrelated to education. The programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Connecticut State Board of Education.

Alternatively, students can pursue a master’s degree for reasons other than certification. The non-certification Master’s program is designed for a broad range of professionals (e.g., general or special education teachers, graduates in related fields) to provide in-depth learning and experiences related to supporting children and adults with disabilities and at risk for learning and behavioral difficulties. This program provides advanced study in three areas: Literacy Supports for Students at Risk for Learning Difficulties; School-wide Positive Behavior Supports (SWPBS); and Transition and Postsecondary Supports. Students also may design an individualized plan of study with the approval of their major advisor.

Location

  • Storrs Campus

Modality

  • In Person