Graduate School of Education

Mold Your Future with a Master’s in Elementary Education 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.

4
certification
track programs
9,000
teaching jobs CT expected
to add by 2030*
$25,000
tuition saved with
the internship program

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Internship opportunities CT schools need great teachers Your future starts today!
$25,000
Tuition
The internship program will allow you to save around or more than $25,000 on tuition.
9,000
Teaching jobs
CT is expected to add nearly 9,000 teaching jobs by 2030* * CT DOL, 2025
4
Certification tracks
Elementary, Middle Grades, Secondary academic subjects, or Music Education
edTPA
Portfolio assessment
complete the edTPA portfolio assessment and the Praxis II exam

The UB Advantage

Become a world-class educator

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.

CT schools need great teachers

Demand is strong statewide — CT is expected to add nearly 9,000 teaching jobs by 2030*

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.

Curriculum

Coursework includes

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

Student Spotlight

Prepared for classroom success

Portrait of Ilana Rashba
Ilana Rashba
Master’s of Science in Elementary Education

“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.”

Program

Become a world-class educator

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 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.
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Internship opportunities

Internship
Tuition
The internship program will allow you to save around or more than $25,000 on tuition.

Earn your graduate degree at University of Bridgeport!

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

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.

Your Guide to Elementary and Secondary Education

We’ve prepared a special guide just for you.

Master of Science in ELementary and Secondary Education Guide
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Recognition

Awards and rankings

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

Accreditation

Accreditations

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