Overview

Each will prepare students who have a strong content knowledge in these areas for successful teaching careers.

As a Secondary Education (Sixth Year Certificate) candidate, at the University of Bridgeport, you may take coursework at any of our three locations, Bridgeport or Waterbury; however a few courses may only be offered in Bridgeport. *If you already have a master’s degree, you can complete the program at a Sixth Year Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) level. This program is offered at our main Bridgeport campus, as well as the Waterbury Center location.

Program Goals

University of Bridgeport’s Secondary Education program will produce passionate, professional educators who are:

Knowledgeable about subject matter content

Skillful in creating meaningful learning environments

Committed to inquiry

Responsive to the developmental needs of a diverse student population

Programme Structure

As a graduate of the Secondary Education, M.S. or Sixth Year Degree Certificate program, you will be prepared to:

Plan lessons according to State guidelines

Demonstrate appropriate content knowledge in designated subject areas

Pass Praxis II content knowledge for secondary subject areas

Exhibit pedagogical knowledge appropriate to secondary classrooms

Differentiate instruction to suit the needs of a wide variety of students and students with special needs

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 Secondary Education View 352 other Masters in Secondary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application and application fee (non-refundable)
Official transcripts from all schools attended
International transcripts must include an official course-by-course evaluation of all academic work from an accredited academic evaluating service
Official Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators (5751) score report*
Two letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Résumé

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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 Secondary Education (Sixth Year Certificate).

Available Scholarships

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