Location:

Bridgeport, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Graduate Certificate

Specialty:

Teacher Education

Program Overview

Program Description:

This Master of Science or 6th Year in Teacher Leadership is designed for certified teachers interested in assuming leadership roles in their schools. Specifically, the degree program focuses on the contemporary demands within today's school systems such as accountability, heightened attention to the achievement gap, formalized mentoring of younger teachers and strategies for ongoing professional development. Coursework includes both semester long and one-credit classes focused on curriculum, teacher leadership and school law, as well as evaluation. Courses meet at the main campus in Bridgeport as well as at UB's Stamford and Waterbury Centers.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

The University of Bridgeport is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Financial Aid:

No