Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education

Quinnipiac University

Designed for prospective teachers who have already earned their bachelor's degree, the MAT in Special Education program is an intensive, cost-effective program that enables you to earn your master’s degree in teaching and your teacher certification in just over one year. Students will begin studying during the fall semester as full-time graduate students and spend time interning in a nearby school while taking focused special education courses online or foundational education courses on-campus in the evenings.We have forged collaborative partnerships with several area schools to allow you to learn best practices in teaching while being an important part of that school’s educational team. We have partnerships with 20 school districts throughout the state of Connecticut that understand the importance of providing high-quality experiences for our teacher candidates in a hands-on classroom environment. Your internship or residency may also significantly reduce your cost of tuition.Teaching students with special needs stands among the most fulfilling and rewarding careers within the field of education. With courses that explore the needs of students with autism and communication disorders, dyslexia and math disorders, reading disorders and more, our graduates will have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by students with specific learning disabilities, behavioral disorders and emotional disorders. Throughout the program, graduates will master how to develop and implement individualized education programs and 504 plans, conduct functional behavioral assessments and design behavioral intervention programs - all in an effort to prepare them for success in many roles within the field of special education.