Mold Your Future with a Master’s in Elementary Education

Choose a track

At UB, you’ll have the option to seek specific certification track programs in Elementary, Middle Grades, Secondary academic subjects, or Music Education depending on your personal and professional interests.

Two locations for your convenience

Choose to complete your degree at our main campus in Bridgeport or in Waterbury.

Internship opportunities

The Graduate School of Education offers internship opportunities for master’s students who are looking to gain hands-on experience in the classroom. The internship program will allow you to save around or more than $25,000 on tuition.

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Build your future at UB

Teachers are imperative in molding the minds of our future leaders. As an elementary educator, you’ll have the privilege of preparing tomorrow’s changemakers with the skills and knowledge they’ll need to make their mark on the world. Take on this admirable responsibility by earning your master’s in Elementary Education at University of Bridgeport.

Become a world-class educator

In UB’s Elementary Education program, you’ll become a versatile educator equipped with the necessary skills to teach a diverse range of students and subjects. Our program will provide you with the foundational skills that you need in order to prepare children for future success. Make a difference in your community by earning your master’s in Elementary Education.

Prepare for professional success

At University of Bridgeport, our comprehensive MS in Elementary Education program is designed with your professional success in mind. As you work towards your degree, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to complete the edTPA portfolio assessment and the Praxis II exam — putting you on the path to earning your state teaching certification.

Coursework includes

Course code	Course name
EDUC 503	Diverse Students; Differentiated Instruction
EDUC 509	Psychological Foundations in Education
EDUC 564	Education of the Exceptional Student

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UB’s MS in Elementary Education definitely prepared me for my career as a teacher. Through my coursework I had the opportunity to have hands-on classroom experience as well as learn collaboratively with my cohort. I learned about different classroom management techniques, various reading and math assessments, as well created lesson plans through my program that I am still using in my own classroom today.

Invest in yourself

Paying for graduate school doesn’t have to be stressful. There are a variety of federal, state, and private financial aid programs available, including grants, scholarships, and student loans. The Office of Financial Services is ready to connect with you and guide you toward achieving your goal of a college education.

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