International Programs
Master of Science in Education
Center for International Degree Programs in Education
Schoolof Educationand Human Resources
Universityof Bridgeport
Carlson Hall
Bridgeport, CT 06601
(203) 576-4192 (Phone)
(203) 576-4200 (FAX)
Taiwanese Cohort Program Faculty
Director, William Jassey, Ed.D.
Coordinator, Tienko Ting, Ph.D.
Allen P. Cook, Ph.D.
Joyce A. Cook, Ph.D.
James Forcellina, Ed.D.
Richard C. Harper, Ed.D.
Ikuko Anjo Jassey, Ed.D.
James L. King, M.A.
Lia Maimon, Ph.D.
Thomas J. Ward, Ed.D.
Cohort Program
Benefits
- Increased Opportunities for Bilingual Capabilities
- Gaining a Competitive Edge in Job Market Abroad
- Immersion in American Life and Customs
- Acquiring International Friendships
- Broaden Global Horizons
Features
- University Openness to International Students
- Small Classes
- Individual Attention
- Academic Rigor
- Research
- Strong Writing Component
- Practicum in American Public/Private Schools
- Residential University Life
- Strong Advisory Component
- Library/Technology Facilities
Master of Science in Education
The porgram requires a total of 33 credits, including a 3 credit thesis research project. 9 credits are in foundations courses; 12 credits are in TESOL and 9 credits are elective.
Schedule
Summer Year 1
History and Philosophy of Education ED 502-3
Educational Psychology ED 509-3
Choose One:
Comparative and International Education ED 504-3
Comparative Linguistics EDMM 600L-3
Summer Year 2
Curriculum EDMG 551-3
New Technologies for Learning EDMM 600S
Choose Two:
Teaching Methods EDMM 600-3
Language Acquisition EDMM 600L-3
Methods of Teaching ESL ED 447-3
American Education and Issues ED 600V-3
Summer Year 3
Research and Report Writing ED 500-3
Final Project ED 566-3
Education of the Exceptional Student ED 564-3
Choose One (Classroom Management):
Regular Classroom EDMM 600V-3
English as a Second Language Classroom EDMM 600V-3
Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in TESOL
1. Foundation Courses (9 Credits)
ED 502 Philospphical Foundations
ED 509 Educational Psychology
EDMM 6002 American Education and Culture
EDMM 600 L Theory & Practice for ESL
EDMM 600 L Language Acquisition
ED 545 English Language & Literatre for TESOL
ED 447 M/M Teaching E/FL
3. Electives (9 credits)
EDMM 600 V Classroom Management for E/FL
ED 505 Culture & Intergroup Relations
ED 446 M/M Teaching E/FL
ED 450 Field Experience
EDLD 551 Curriculum for E/FL
ED 500 Research & Report Writing
ED 580 Assessment/Evaluation/ESL
4. Thesis Research Project
ED 595 Thesis Research (Masters Level)
Testimonials
“It’s an unforgettable experience when I had a home stay. In the Connecticut family, they treated me like a family member.”
Claudia Hsu, Yu-Wei (Taipei)
“People are optimistic and freeminded in multi-cultural America.”
Sophie Kung (Tainan)
“We thank our UB professors who demonstrate kind hospitality and who always stand by us.”
Vicky Huang, Yu-Chi (Taipei)
“USA is a very beautiful country.”
Kung, Lei (Keelung)
“I am enjoying the season of autumn. Eight months will quickly run through my fingers just like sand.”
Ann Chiou (Taichung)
“My expectation is to learn more English and get familiar with American culture, which I can use to teach my students upon my return to Taiwan.”
Penny Cheng (Taipei)
“We are gaining inspiration and confidence in overcoming our fears when we express ourselves in English.”
Even Liang, Chia-chi (Taipei)
“In my teaching assignment at Roosevelt Elementary, I have never observed a school without a campus but I feel that the children are all darlings and active in their school work.”
Aileen Chung, Chang-Chan (Taipei)
“I like to eat rice, noodles, spicy food, and tea. In America, they like sweets, hamburgers, cheese, and coffee. What a land of contrasts.”
Theresa Hsiao, Chin-wen (Taichung)
“The people are friendly and the campus looks out onto Seaside Park on Long Island Sound.”
Esther Li-Hui (Pingtoung)
2. Required Courses (12 Credits)
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