Welcome University of Bridgeport Graduate School of Education

Welcome University of Bridgeport Graduate School of Education and Human Resources

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

The 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

School of Education Conceptual Framework 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 Today • Good job prospects across country • Shortage Areas • Interstate Compact

Increasing Student Population • Enrollments — Current (52. 7 million) — Next 10 years (58. 3 million) • Teacher shortage — 10 million new teachers in next ten years

Connecticut 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

Salary Scale Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 BA $30, 613 32, 309 34, 075 35, 839 37, 600 39, 364 41, 125 42, 885 44, 649 46, 412 48, 174 49, 937 52, 218 MS $34, 103 35, 837 37, 600 39, 363 41, 125 42, 886 44, 649 46, 412 48, 174 49, 937 51, 701 53, 462 55, 223 56, 986 59, 337 6 TH $37, 600 39, 364 41, 125 42, 885 44, 649 46, 413 48, 174 49, 938 51, 701 53, 462 55, 223 56, 985 58, 749 60, 510 62, 276 64, 677 7 TH/Ed. D. $41, 125 42, 886 44, 649 46, 413 48, 174 49, 938 51, 701 53, 462 55, 223 56, 986 58, 749 60, 511 62, 276 64, 036 65, 798 68, 236

TUITION-PAID INTERNSHIP

Handouts • Graduate School Application • Internship Application • Teacher Certification Application • Registration Card

The Internship Program • Started in 1981 • Over 65 participating school districts • Connecticut and Putnam/Westchester Counties in New York • Currently over 240 interns

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

Features What it Means to You SAVE ABOUT $15, 000 FOR MASTER’S DEGREE I N T E R N S H I P “NO-COST” MASTER’S DEGREE SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE EFFECTIVE NETWORKING SEE THEORY TAUGHT IN CLASS PUT INTO PRACTICE STATE-OF-THE ART TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM ONE YEAR ACCELERATED AND CONVENIENT INTERNSHIP AND CLASSES NEAR HOME

Intern Support System • Director of the Internship program • Internship program staff • Field supervisors • Academic advisor • Certification officer • School staff • Other interns

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

Classes • 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

Schedule • 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

Graduate 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

Internship Admission Process • Internship Application Form • Resume • Interview with Program Director • Acceptance by a school district negotiated by Program Director

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 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 REQUIREMENTS • NATURAL SCIENCES • SOCIAL SCIENCES • ENGLISH • MATHEMNATICS • FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR FINE ARTS • U. S. HISTORY COVERING 50 YRS

Teacher Certification Admission Process • 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 (cont’d)

UB 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

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 • 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 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

TERMINAL REQUIREMENT PRAXIS II

PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED AND PASSIONATE EDUCATORS —Philosophy and History of American Education —Psychology of Education —Developmental Psychology —The Exceptional Child —Creating Meaningful Environments —Internship Experience

Please Note The Information Presented Today Is Subject To Change At Any Time

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