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University of Bridgeport
Graduate School of Educationand Human Resources
University of Bridgeport
Graduate School of Educationand Human Resources
History of the University History of the University
• Founded in 1927 Junior College of CT
• Chartered 1947 University of Bridgeport
• First Master’s degree 1951
• Doctoral Program 1979
• Founded in 1927 Junior College of CT
• Chartered 1947 University of Bridgeport
• First Master’s degree 1951
• Doctoral Program 1979
The University and the CommunityThe University and the Community
• Beautiful campus overlooking Long Island Sound
• Chartered as a non-sectarian institution
• 45 undergraduate majors
• 17 graduate programs
• 300 full-time and part-time professors
• International University— Students come from 42 states and 80 countries
• Beautiful campus overlooking Long Island Sound
• Chartered as a non-sectarian institution
• 45 undergraduate majors
• 17 graduate programs
• 300 full-time and part-time professors
• International University— Students come from 42 states and 80 countries
School of Education Conceptual FrameworkSchool of Education
Conceptual FrameworkTO PREPARE PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED AND PASSIONATE EDUCATORS WHO ARE:
• knowledgeable in subject matter content• skillful in creating meaningful learning
environments• sensitive to the developmental needs of a
diverse student population
TO PREPARE PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED AND PASSIONATE EDUCATORS WHO ARE:
• knowledgeable in subject matter content• skillful in creating meaningful learning
environments• sensitive to the developmental needs of a
diverse student population
Teaching TodayTeaching Today
• Good job prospects across country
• Shortage Areas
• Interstate Compact
• Good job prospects across country
• Shortage Areas
• Interstate Compact
Increasing Student PopulationIncreasing Student Population
• Enrollments— Current (52.7 million)— Next 10 years (58.3 million)
• Teacher shortage— 10 million new teachers
in next ten years
• Enrollments— Current (52.7 million)— Next 10 years (58.3 million)
• Teacher shortage— 10 million new teachers
in next ten years
Connecticut Supply and DemandConnecticut Supply and Demand
• 48,750 in teaching force
• 40% age 50 or older
• 1500 teachers retire each year mean age of 60, with 30 yrs teaching experience
• To maintain current levels will need 19,500 new teachers over next ten years
• 48,750 in teaching force
• 40% age 50 or older
• 1500 teachers retire each year mean age of 60, with 30 yrs teaching experience
• To maintain current levels will need 19,500 new teachers over next ten years
Salary ScaleSalary ScaleYear BA MS 6TH 7TH/Ed.D.
1 $30,613 $34,103 $37,600 $41,1252 32,309 35,837 39,364 42,8863 34,075 37,600 41,125 44,6494 35,839 39,363 42,885 46,4135 37,600 41,125 44,649 48,1746 39,364 42,886 46,413 49,9387 41,125 44,649 48,174 51,7018 42,885 46,412 49,938 53,4629 44,649 48,174 51,701 55,223
10 46,412 49,937 53,462 56,98611 48,174 51,701 55,223 58,74912 49,937 53,462 56,985 60,51113 52,218 55,223 58,749 62,27614 56,986 60,510 64,03615 59,337 62,276 65,79816 64,677 68,236
TUITION-PAIDINTERNSHIPTUITION-PAIDINTERNSHIP
HandoutsHandouts
• Graduate School Application
• Internship Application
• Teacher Certification Application
• Registration Card
• Graduate School Application
• Internship Application
• Teacher Certification Application
• Registration Card
The Internship ProgramThe Internship Program
• Started in 1981
• Over 65 participating school districts
• Connecticut and Putnam/Westchester Counties in New York
• Currently over 240 interns
• Started in 1981
• Over 65 participating school districts
• Connecticut and Putnam/Westchester Counties in New York
• Currently over 240 interns
Program HighlightsProgram Highlights
• Full time
• Internship 180 days
• Assignments— Short term subbing— Tutoring small groups— Teacher aide/assistant
• Receive a Master’s degree
• Full time
• Internship 180 days
• Assignments— Short term subbing— Tutoring small groups— Teacher aide/assistant
• Receive a Master’s degree
“NO-COST”MASTER’S DEGREE
“NO-COST”MASTER’S DEGREE
SAVE ABOUT $15,000 FOR
MASTER’S DEGREE
SAVE ABOUT $15,000 FOR
MASTER’S DEGREE
EFFECTIVE NETWORKING
EFFECTIVE NETWORKING
INTERNSHIP
INTERNSHIP
SCHOOL ANDCLASSROOMEXPERIENCE
SCHOOL ANDCLASSROOMEXPERIENCE STATE-OF-THE ART
TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
STATE-OF-THE ART TEACHER EDUCATION
PROGRAM
SEE THEORYTAUGHT IN CLASS
PUT INTO PRACTICE
SEE THEORYTAUGHT IN CLASS
PUT INTO PRACTICE
ACCELERATEDAND
CONVENIENT
ACCELERATEDAND
CONVENIENT
ONE YEARONE YEAR
INTERNSHIP AND
CLASSES NEAR HOME
INTERNSHIP AND
CLASSES NEAR HOME
Features Features What it Means to YouWhat it Means to You
Intern Support SystemIntern Support System
• Director of the Internship program
• Internship program staff
• Field supervisors
• Academic advisor
• Certification officer
• School staff
• Other interns
• Director of the Internship program
• Internship program staff
• Field supervisors
• Academic advisor
• Certification officer
• School staff
• Other interns
Teacher Education ProgramInternshipsTeacher Education ProgramInternships
• Teacher Certification/Master’s
• Master’s only
• Sixth Year Certificate
• Certification as Reading Consultant
• Certification in Remedial Reading and LA
• Teacher Certification/Master’s
• Master’s only
• Sixth Year Certificate
• Certification as Reading Consultant
• Certification in Remedial Reading and LA
ClassesClasses
• Bridgeport or Stamford or Waterbury
• Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs— 4:00-6:00 pm
— 6:00-8:00 pm
• Meet once weekly
• Summer (May, June)— 4 hours per session— Half as many weeks
• Bridgeport or Stamford or Waterbury
• Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs— 4:00-6:00 pm
— 6:00-8:00 pm
• Meet once weekly
• Summer (May, June)— 4 hours per session— Half as many weeks
ScheduleSchedule
• Start August 2006— Complete degree in
June 2007— Student teach in
September 2007
• Start January 2007— Complete degree in
December 2007— Student teach in
January 2008
— Application Procedures
• Step1— Application to graduate school
• Step2— Application to internship
• Step3— Application to certification program
• Start August 2006— Complete degree in
June 2007— Student teach in
September 2007
• Start January 2007— Complete degree in
December 2007— Student teach in
January 2008
— Application Procedures
• Step1— Application to graduate school
• Step2— Application to internship
• Step3— Application to certification program
Graduate School AdmissionGraduate School Admission
• Complete graduate school application
• Undergraduate GPA minimum of 2.67
• Provide two letters of recommendation— Potential as a teacher— Potential for academic success
• Provide all official transcripts
• Passing scores for all parts of Praxis I
or letter of waiver from the examination
• Complete graduate school application
• Undergraduate GPA minimum of 2.67
• Provide two letters of recommendation— Potential as a teacher— Potential for academic success
• Provide all official transcripts
• Passing scores for all parts of Praxis I
or letter of waiver from the examination
Internship Admission ProcessInternship Admission Process
• Internship Application Form
• Resume
• Interview with Program Director
• Acceptance by a school district negotiated by Program Director
• Internship Application Form
• Resume
• Interview with Program Director
• Acceptance by a school district negotiated by Program Director
Teacher Certification Admission ProcessTeacher 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 a teachable area— Secondary Education
– Major in Subject want to teach or
– 30 credits in subject want to teach
– 9 credits in a related field
• 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 a teachable area— Secondary Education
– Major in Subject want to teach or
– 30 credits in subject want to teach
– 9 credits in a related field
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSGENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• NATURAL SCIENCES
• SOCIAL SCIENCES
• ENGLISH
• MATHEMNATICS
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR FINE ARTS
• U.S. HISTORY COVERING 50 YRS
• NATURAL SCIENCES
• SOCIAL SCIENCES
• ENGLISH
• MATHEMNATICS
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR FINE ARTS
• U.S. HISTORY COVERING 50 YRS
Teacher Certification Admission Process (cont’d)Teacher Certification Admission Process (cont’d)
• B- (2.67) minimum GPA
• Praxis I or waiver
• Essay demonstrating command of English language— Reason for choosing teaching career— Experiences working with young people
• Two letters of recommendation
• Faculty team interview
• B- (2.67) minimum GPA
• Praxis I or waiver
• Essay demonstrating command of English language— Reason for choosing teaching career— Experiences working with young people
• Two letters of recommendation
• Faculty team interview
UB Certification AreasUB Certification Areas
• Elementary grades K-6• Middle levels grades 4-8
(English, General 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 Consultant/Remedial Reading & LA
• Intermediate Administrator
• Elementary grades K-6• Middle levels grades 4-8
(English, General 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 Consultant/Remedial Reading & LA
• Intermediate Administrator
Connecticut State TestConnecticut 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
• Paper and Pencil test offered 6 times a year –six different sites-students must register
• Computer-based test offered 6 days a week
• Computer Option available by appointment at Glastonbury, Hamden, Norwalk, MA, NY, RI
Praxis I-Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST)
• Pencil and Paper Test— Reading passing score 172— Writing passing score 171— Math passing score 171
• Paper and Pencil test offered 6 times a year –six different sites-students must register
• Computer-based test offered 6 days a week
• Computer Option available by appointment at Glastonbury, Hamden, Norwalk, MA, NY, RI
Praxis I WaiverPraxis I Waiver• SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
On or Prior to March 31, 1995— Combined verbal and math score
– 1000 or higher but
– No score lower than 400
On or After April 1, 1995— Combined verbal and math score
– 1100 or higher but
– No score lower than 450
• ACT (American College Testing)Prior to October 1989
– No less than 20 in English/17 in Math
On or after October 1989– No less than 22 in English/19 in Math
• ETS waiver forms available
• SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) On or Prior to March 31, 1995— Combined verbal and math score
– 1000 or higher but
– No score lower than 400
On or After April 1, 1995— Combined verbal and math score
– 1100 or higher but
– No score lower than 450
• ACT (American College Testing)Prior to October 1989
– No less than 20 in English/17 in Math
On or after October 1989– No less than 22 in English/19 in Math
• ETS waiver forms available
TERMINAL REQUIREMENTTERMINAL REQUIREMENT
PRAXIS IIPRAXIS II
PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED AND PASSIONATE EDUCATORS
PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED AND PASSIONATE EDUCATORS
—Philosophy and History of American Education
—Psychology of Education—Developmental Psychology—The Exceptional Child—Creating Meaningful Environments—Internship Experience
—Philosophy and History of American Education
—Psychology of Education—Developmental Psychology—The Exceptional Child—Creating Meaningful Environments—Internship Experience
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University of Bridgeport
Graduate School of Educationand Human Resources
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