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
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Teaching Secondary Education View 1900 other Masters in Teaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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
Tuition Fee
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International
23400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 780 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
23400 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 780 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Bridgeport
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.