University of Bridgeport

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Welcome

• 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

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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

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School of Education Conceptual Framework

• 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

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Teaching Today

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

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Increasing Student Population

• Enrollments
• Current (52.7 million)
• Next 10 years (58.3 million)
• Teacher shortage
• 10 million new teachers in next ten years

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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

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Salary Scale
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• TUITION-PAIDINTERNSHIP

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Handouts

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

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The Internship Program

• Started in 1981
• Over 65 participating school districts
• Connecticut and Putnam/Westchester Counties
  in New York
• Currently over 240 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

• Director of the Internship program
• Internship program staff
• Field supervisors
• Academic advisor
• Certification officer
• School staff
• Other interns

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Teacher Education ProgramInternships

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

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Classes

• Bridgeport or Stamford or Waterbury
• Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs
• 400-600 pm
• 600-800 pm
• Meet once weekly
• Summer (May, June)
• 4 hours per session
• Half as many weeks

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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

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

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Internship Admission Process

• Internship Application Form
• Resume
• Interview with Program Director
• Acceptance by a school district negotiated by
  Program Director

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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 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

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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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

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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
• Faculty team interview

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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

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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
• 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

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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)
• 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

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TERMINAL REQUIREMENT

• PRAXIS II

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PROFESSIONALLY QUALIFIED AND PASSIONATE EDUCATORS

• Philosophy and History of American Education
• Psychology of Education
• Developmental Psychology
• The Exceptional Child
• Creating Meaningful Environments
• Internship Experience

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Please Note

• The InformationPresented TodayIs Subject To
  ChangeAt Any Time

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Questions and Comments

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