Secondary Education Degree

The secondary education program at University of Bridgeport prepares students for a career in teaching both middle and high school, as well as at the university level. The program focuses on teaching grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system and state regulations. Program courses include: comprehensive curriculum on specific/preferred subject matter. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer secondary education degrees.

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University of Bridgeport

One Summit Place, Branford, CT

UB provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut and operated as a private institution. Approximately five thousand students are enrolled yearly at UB.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs UB offers:

• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Engineering Technology
• Family And Consumer Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score in a range of 1230 - 1520 on the SAT, or 17 - 22 for the ACT is common among admitted students. UB admits approximately 60 percent of applicants annually. Of those students admitted, about 13 percent registered for enrollment. More information from the admissions office can be found at bridgeport.edu.

Tuition is approximately $30,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at UB may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for University of Bridgeport is the "Purple Knights", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Gymnastics (NCAA Division II)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the school's http://www.bridgeport.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Secondary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Bridgeport has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).