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Welcome. University of Bridgeport Graduate School of Education and Human Resources. History of the University. Founded in 1927  J unior College of CT Chartered 1947  University of Bridgeport First Master’s degree  1951 Doctoral Program  1979. The University and the Community.

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  1. Welcome University of Bridgeport Graduate School of Educationand Human Resources

  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

  3. 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

  4. 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 School of Education Conceptual Framework

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

  6. Increasing Student Population • Enrollments • Current (52.7 million) • Next 10 years (58.3 million) • Teacher shortage • 10 million new teachers in next ten years

  7. 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

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

  9. TUITION-PAIDINTERNSHIP

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

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

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

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

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

  15. Teacher Education ProgramInternships • Teacher Certification/Master’s • Master’s only • Sixth Year Certificate • Certification as Reading Consultant • Certification in Remedial Reading and LA

  16. 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

  17. 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 • Application Procedures • Step1 • Application to graduate school • Step2 • Application to internship • Step3 • Application to certification program

  18. 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

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

  20. 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

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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. TERMINAL REQUIREMENT PRAXIS II

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

  28. The InformationPresented TodayIs Subject To ChangeAt Any Time Please Note

  29. Questions and Comments University of Bridgeport Graduate School of Educationand Human Resources

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