Welcome to the University of Bridgeport Graduate School of Education

Welcome to the University of Bridgeport Graduate School of Education

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

UB and the Community Beautiful campus overlooking Long Island Sound 30 Undergraduate Programs 25 Graduate Programs 5 Certificate of Advanced Studies Programs International University: Students from 44 states and 80 countries 478 full-time and part-time faculty

Conceptual Framework PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED AND PASSIONATE EDUCATORS Committed to inquiry Responsive to diversity Knowledgeable about subject matter Skillful in creating meaningful learning environments

Teaching Today Job opportunities in CT and across the country Shortage Areas: posted on the CT Department of Education website (ex: Science, Math) Interstate Compact: Currently with all 50 states and the District of Columbia

Graduate School Admission Complete graduate school application Undergraduate GPA minimum of B- Provide two letters of recommendation that speak to your: 1. Potential as a teacher 2. Potential for academic success Provide all official transcripts Passing scores for all three parts of Praxis I or letter of waiver from the examination

Tuition Free Internship

The Internship Program Started in 1979, first graduates in 1981 Over 38 participating school districts Connecticut and Putnam/Westchester Counties in New York Approx. 150+ interns

Program Highlights Full time Internship: 180 days Assignments: 1. Short term subbing 2. Tutoring small groups 3. Teacher aide/assistant Receive a Master s of Science Degree in Education

Features What it Means to You I N T E R N S H I P NO-COST MASTER S DEGREE SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE ACCELERATED AND CONVENIENT SAVE OVER $21,000 FOR MASTER S DEGREE EFFECTIVE NETWORKING SEE THEORY TAUGHT IN CLASS PUT INTO PRACTICE STATE-OF-THE-ART TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM TEN MONTHS INTERNSHIP AND CLASSES NEAR HOME

Intern Support System Field Experience Director Certification Officer Field (Intern) Supervisors Internship Program Staff Academic Advisor School Staff Other Interns/Teacher Candidates

Teacher Education Program Internships Master s only Master s and Teacher Certification Sixth Year Certificate Certification as Reading and Language Arts Consultant Certification as Remedial Reading and Language Arts Teacher

Campuses and Classes Convenient Bridgeport, Stamford and Waterbury campuses Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Late afternoon classes Early evening classes Conflated Summer (May/June) Semester Meet once weekly 4 hours per session Half as many weeks

Fall / Spring Semester Schedules Spring 2016 Start Date Complete degree Fall 2016 Residency (student) teach Spring 2017 Certification May/June 2017 Fall 2016 Start Date Complete degree Summer 2017 Residency (student) teach Fall 2017 Certification November/December 2017

Teacher Certification Admission Process Teacher Certification Application Bachelor s Degree 1. Elementary: Degree/Appropriate major 2. Secondary: Degree/Appropriate major or 30 credits in subject you want to teach 9 credits in a related field

Teacher Certification Admission Process Continued B- minimum GPA Praxis I or waiver Essay demonstrating command of English language to include: 1. Reason for choosing teaching career 2. Experiences working with young people Two letters of recommendation

UB Certification Areas Elementary: Grades K-6 Secondary: Grades 7-12 Biology Chemistry Physics Earth Science General Science English History and Social Studies Mathematics Music: Grades K - 12 Reading/Language Arts Consultant Remedial Reading & Language Arts Teacher

General Education Requirements English Science Social Science Foreign Language or Fine Arts United States History (spanning 50 years) Life-Span Development (Birth through adolescence) Mathematics (Elementary certification students must have college algebra or higher)

Connecticut State Test Praxis Core Academic Skills Test Mathematics, Reading and Writing Subtests Computer Based Test (except for accommodations purposes), available seven days per week by appointment at Pro-Metrics, Education Connection or Sylvan Learning Centers (in other states) Mathematics passing score 172 Reading passing 171 Writing passing score 171

Please Note All students/teacher candidates must pass a criminal background check to include fingerprinting at a Regional Educational Service Center prior to school placement.

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