to the University of Bridgeport

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Welcome

• to the University of Bridgeport
• Graduate School of Educationand Human Resources

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History of the University

• Founded in 1927 ? Junior College of CT
• Chartered 1947 ? University of Bridgeport
• First Masters degree ? 1951
• Doctoral Program ? 1979

Carlson Hall, University of Bridgeport
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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

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School of Education Conceptual Framework

• PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED
• AND
• PASSIONATE EDUCATORS
• Knowledgeable in subject matter content
• Skillful in creating meaningful learning
  environments
• Responsive to the developmental needs of a
  diverse student population

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Teaching Today

• Good job prospects across country
• Shortage Areas
• Interstate Compact

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Handouts

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

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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 three parts of
• Praxis I or letter of waiver from
• the examination

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• TUITION-PAID INTERNSHIP

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The Internship Program

• Started in 1981
• Over 65 participating school districts
• Connecticut and Putnam/Westchester Counties
  in New York
• Approx. 250 interns

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Program Highlights

• Full time
• Internship ? 180 days
• Assignments
• Short term subbing
• Tutoring small groups
• Teacher aide/assistant
• Receive a Masters degree

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What it Means to You
Features
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Intern Support System

• Field Experience Director/Certification Officer
• Internship program staff
• Field supervisors
• Academic advisor
• School staff
• Other interns

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Teacher Education ProgramInternships

• Teacher Certification/Masters
• Masters only
• Sixth Year Certificate
• Certification as Reading and LA Consultant
• Certification as Remedial
  Reading and LA Teacher

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Classes

• Bridgeport or Stamford or Waterbury
• Weekend Computer Sessions
• Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
• 400-600 pm
• 610-810 pm
• Meet once weekly in Summer (May, June)
• 4 hours per session
• Half as many weeks

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Teacher Certification Admission Process

• Teacher Certification Application
• Bachelors 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

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Teacher Certification Admission Process (contd)

• 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

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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

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• English
• Mathematics (Elementary certification students
  must have pre-calc or higher)
• Science
• Social Science
• Foreign Language or Fine Arts
• United States History

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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.)

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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)
• On or prior to October 1989. 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.

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