to the University of Bridgeport Graduate School of Education

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1 Welcome to the University of Bridgeport Graduate School of Education

2 History of the University Founded in 1927 Junior College of CT Chartered 1947 University of Bridgeport First Master s degree 1951 Doctoral Program 1979 Carlson Hall, University of Bridgeport

3 The University and the Community Beautiful campus overlooking Long Island Sound Chartered as a secular institution 31 undergraduate programs 19 graduate programs 380 full-time and part-time faculty International University Students come from 44 states and 81 countries

4 School of Education Conceptual Framework PASSIONATE, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS Knowledgeable about subject matter Committed to inquiry Responsive to diversity

5 Teaching Today Good job prospects across country Shortage Areas Interstate Compact

6 Graduate School Admission Complete graduate school application Undergraduate GPA minimum of B- Provide two letters of recommendation Potential as a teacher Potential for academic success Provide all official transcripts Passing scores for all three parts of Praxis I or letter of waiver from the examination

7 TUITION-PAID INTERNSHIP

8 The Internship Program Started in Over 67 participating school districts Connecticut and Putnam/Westchester Counties in New York Approx interns

9 Program Highlights Full time Internship 180 days Assignments Short term subbing Tutoring small groups Teacher aide/assistant Receive a Master s degree

10 I N T E R N S H I P Features NO-COST MASTER S DEGREE SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED AND CONVENIENT What it Means to You SAVE OVER $17,000 FOR MASTER S DEGREE EFFECTIVE NETWORKING SEE THEORY TAUGHT IN CLASS PUT INTO PRACTICE STATE-OF-THE-ART TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM ONE YEAR INTERNSHIP AND CLASSES NEAR HOME

11 Intern Support System Field Experience Director/Certification Officer Internship program staff Field supervisors Academic advisor School staff Other interns

12 Teacher Education Program Internships Teacher Certification/ Master s Master s only Sixth Year Certificate Certification as Reading and LA Consultant Certification as Remedial Reading and LA Teacher

13 Classes Bridgeport or Stamford or Waterbury Weekend Computer Sessions Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 4:00-6:00 pm 6:10-8:10 pm Meet once weekly in Summer (May, June) 4 hours per session Half as many weeks

14 Teacher Certification Admission Process Teacher Certification Application Bachelor s Degree Elementary Education: degree in appropriate field Middle School 24 credits in subject you want to teach 15 credits in an additional area Secondary Education Major in subject want to teach or 30 credits in subject want to teach 9 credits in a related field

15 Teacher Certification Admission Process (cont d) B- minimum GPA Praxis I or waiver Essay demonstrating command of English language Reason for choosing teaching career Experiences working with young people Essay demonstrating command of the English Language Reason for choosing teaching career Experiences working with young people Reasons you will be a lifelong learner Two letters of recommendation

16 UB Certification Areas Elementary grades K-6 Middle levels grades 4-8 (English, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies) Secondary grades 7-12 (Biology, Business,Chemistry, Earth Science, English, General Science, History & Social Studies, Mathematics, Physics) Music - grades K - 12 Reading/LA Consultant/Remedial Reading & LA Teacher

17 English GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Mathematics (Elementary certification students must have pre-calc or higher) Science Social Science Foreign Language or Fine Arts United States History Life-Span Develompemt (Elementary)

18 Connecticut State Test Praxis I-Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) Pencil and Paper Test Reading passing score 172 Writing passing score 171 Math passing score 171 Computer Option available six days per week by appointment at ProMetrics or Sylvan Learning Centers. Paper and pencil testing available. (Refer to schedule.)

19 Praxis I Waiver SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) On or prior to March 31, Combined Verbal and Math Score 1000 or higher but No score lower than 400 On or after April 1, Combined Verbal and Math Score 1100 or higher but No score lower than 450 ACT (American College Testing) On or prior to October No less than 20 in English/17 in Math. On or after October1989 No less than 22 in English/19 in Math GRE (Graduate Record Exam) On or prior to October 1, 2002 Combined minimum score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative), with no score less than 500 (quantitative) and 450 (verbal). On or after October 1, 2002 Same as above, PLUS a minimum analytic writing score of 4.5.

20 Please Note All students must be fingerprinted and pass a police check prior to school placement.

21 Questions and Comments University of Bridgeport Graduate School of Education