Overview

At the University of Bridgeport, as a student in the M.S. in Elementary Education (Sixth Year Certificate), you will gain extensive knowledge about teaching elementary subjects including literacy, mathematics, social studies, and science.

UB also gives you the opportunity to put these skills to work through our tuition-paid internship or hands-on field experience. We work with more than 60 districts throughout Connecticut and New York to provide you with practical experiences in a local school. This program is offered at our main Bridgeport campus, as well as the Waterbury Center location.

Learning Outcomes

Plan lessons and units according to State guidelines

Exhibit appropriate content knowledge of mathematics, language art, social studies and science commiserate with Praxis II Exam for elementary school teachers

Demonstrate thorough background in concepts of reading and ability to teach reading and evaluate student performance in reading.

Pass Praxis II exam for elementary school teachers

Pass CT Reading Assessment exam

Differentiate curriculum for various special needs students

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Psychology
Special Education
Curriculum and Methods of Teaching
Statutory State Requirements
Field Experiences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bridgeport, United States

Disciplines

Teaching Primary Education View 291 other Masters in Primary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An application for admission
Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions of higher education attended
Letters of recommendation (Not required for all programs, see program-specific requirements for details)
Personal Statement
Resume

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

23400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 780 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

23400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 780 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

23400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 780 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Bridgeport

1100 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Elementary Education (Sixth Year Certificate).

Available Scholarships

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