Program Overview
The Teacher Certification-Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) at University of Bridgeport is a Master programme in Education over 72 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teacher Certification-Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 72 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 13,945 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,945 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Bridgeport, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teacher Certification-Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Nine credit hours in foundations of education coursework
- differentiated instruction
- educational psychology
- special education
- Twenty-four hours of professional education requirements
- content subject areas
- curriculum and methods of teaching
- statutory state requirements
- field experiences
- Sixty-day (twelve-week) residency (student) teaching experience (six credit hours)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree , or its equivalent , from a regionally accredited university or recognized international institution ; a m aster\xc2\x92s d egree from a regionally accredited university is required for the 6 th year program U ndergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2. 6 7 or higher (A GPA of 3.0 or higher will likely be required beginning for Fall 2013 applicants)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 13,945 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,945 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 13,945 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,945 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bridgeport directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bridgeport
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, United States
University of Bridgeport is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 72 months
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