The Integrated Elementary and Special Education program is a professional teacher preparation program that will give you an in-depth understanding of exceptionalities and knowledge of the developmental, cognitive, academic, and social needs of students.<br><br>Youll learn through a planned sequence of coursework, independent study, field observations, student teaching, conferences, lectures, and other experiences in both elementary and special education settings.<br><br>Clinical experiences are an important component of our commitment to support students as you put theory into action. You'll have supervised classroom experience beginning in your first semester in the elementary education program.<br><br>Upon successful completion of the program and specified subject area assessments, candidates are recommended for the Connecticut Teacher Certification in both Special Education (Comprehensive K-12) and Elementary Education (1-6).