College of Science and Society

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Dean: Amy Nawrocki

Carlson Hall 325
Charles Dana Hall, Room 148
E-mail: nawrocki@bridgeport.edu

Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Science and Society is to provide students with education of high quality in the knowledge, skills, and values that will enable them to achieve suc­cess in their professions and become mean­ingful contributors to society. The College is committed to an interdisciplinary approach in its curricula while offering students oppor­tunities for experiential learning, internships, and community service.

Divisions within the College of Science and Society

The following Divisions are housed within CSS: the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Division of Arts and Humanities, and the Division of Modern Languages and the English Language Institute

The Division of Natural Sciences prepares students for careers in the mathematical and life sciences. The Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences prepares students for careers as helping professionals and other careers that require strong interpersonal skills. The Division of Arts and Humanities prepares students for careers that require analytical and creative thinking, strong writing, communication, performance, and presentation skills. The Division of Modern Languages supports a number of minors (18 credits each) which allow students to supplement their education and increase their cultural awareness. The English Language Institute offers an intensive program of English as a Second Language.  

Minors

The College of Science and Society supports a number of minors (18 credits each), which students from the University of Bridgeport may pursue in addition to their major.

English Language Institute

Carlson Hall
303 University Avenue
Telephone: (203) 576-4865

Email:esl@bridgeport.edu                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

General Information

The English Language Institute of the Uni­versity of Bridgeport offers an intensive program of English as a Second Language. ELI also organizes off-campus trips and on-campus activities designed to introduce in­ternational students to the United States, its language and its people.

ELI classes are offered year round, Monday through Thursday. Full-time students attend class in the mornings and afternoons. Part-time students can choose to attend mornings or afternoons. For full-time students, a typical day consists of 5.25 hours of instruction, includ­ing classroom instruction in grammar, com­position, reading, listening, and speaking, and assigned work in the university’s state-of-the-art language laboratory. ELI provides highly individualized instruction. Classes are limited to 15 students per teacher.

ELI students receive a University of Bridge­port student I.D. card and are entitled to use facilities on the campus of the University of Bridgeport, such as the Wahlstrom Library and the Wheeler Recreation Center, to name a few.

Admission

ELI students must have a strong personal commitment to learning the English lan­guage. Courses in English as a Second Lan­guage are offered year-round at all levels from beginner through advanced. ELI appli­cation forms and additional program infor­mation may be obtained here: https://www.bridgeport.edu/academics/schools-colleges/eli/apply

Applicants must be at least 17 years old. Applications are accepted at any time of the year and new students may begin in Fall, Spring or Summer semester. International Admis­sions issues an official letter of admission to the program and an I-20 form promptly upon receiving a completed ELI application. After receiving the I-20 issued by ELI, the prospec­tive student may apply for an F-1 student visa at an American embassy or consulate prior to coming to the United States.

Why Students Enroll at ELI

Many students wish to enrich their knowl­edge of the English language while on leave from a school or a job in their home country. Most of these students return to their home country after a stay at ELI of from 14 weeks to a full year or more.

Many ELI students plan to apply for admis­sion to a degree program at the University of Bridgeport. They improve their knowledge of English to meet the English language re­quirement for university admission. These students usually obtain “conditional accep­tance” to a degree program and will receive full acceptance when they satisfy the Univer­sity’s English language requirement for ad­mission. It should be noted that successful completion of ELI’s advanced level satisfies the English language requirement for ad­mission to the University of Bridgeport. ELI graduates are not required to take the TOEFL or IELTS.

The Curriculum

The ELI curriculum focuses on improving skills in speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading. At all levels of the cur­riculum, ELI instructors seek to help students improve their language skills through active use of the language both in and out of the classroom.

ELI staff assesses placement level for new students and places them in an appropriate level of English language study.  Successful completion of the semester allows the student to move up to the next level and/or complete the program. 

Students who are placed in the lower levels concentrate on basic grammar, speaking, lis­tening, and reading skills, and practice para­graph writing. As students progress through the levels, they continue to improve their speaking and listening skills while taking on more challenging tasks in reading and writ­ing.

In the advanced levels, students strive to achieve competence in language-dependent tasks similar to those that are required of na­tive speakers of English in both academic and career-related activities. These include reading for content; note-taking from spoken and written materials; speaking skills needed to relate information, to persuade, to negoti­ate, and to inquire; and skills needed in es­say and report writing, as well as in effective correspondence.

Graduates of ELI receive a “Certificate of Completion” which certifies that they have met the English language requirement for admission to the University of Bridgeport. Grades reports are issued upon request.

Schedule of Charges

Please see insert for current academic year for tuition, fees, and other expenses.

ELI students should plan on spending about $300-$400 per 14-week session to cover mis­cellaneous personal expenses such as rec­reational travel, local transportation, books, laundry, clothing, etc.

Application Forms and Additional Information

Prospective students can find the online application and supporting information here: https://www.bridgeport.edu/academics/schools-colleges/eli/apply

Programs

• Fashion Merchandising, A.A.
• General Studies, A.A.
• General Studies, A.S.

• Biology, B.A.
• Biology, B.S.
• Criminal Justice and Human Security, B.A.
• Criminal Justice, B.S.
• English and Professional Writing, B.S.
• Fashion Merchandising, B.S.
• General Studies, B.S.
• Graphic Design New Media, B.F.A.
• Graphic Design, B.F.A.
• Human Services, B.S.
• Humanities, B.A.
• Humanities, B.S.
• Industrial Design, B.S.
• Interior Design, B.S.
• International Political Economy and Diplomacy, B.A.
• Mass Communication, B.A.
• Mathematics, B.A.
• Mathematics, B.S.
• Music, B.M.
• Performing Arts, B.A.
• Political Science, B.A.
• Political Science, B.S.
• Psychology, B.S.
• Social Sciences, B.A.

• Biology, M.A.
• Biology, M.S.
• Counseling, M.S.
• Criminal Justice and Human Security, M.A.
• Global Development and Peace, M.A.
• Global Media and Communication Studies, M.A.

• Art & Design Minor
• Biology Minor
• Chemistry Minor
• Community Health Minor
• Criminal Justice Minor
• Education Minor
• Film Television and Digital Media Minor
• Human Services Minor
• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Languages Minor
• Marketing Minor
• Mass Communication Minor
• Mathematics Minor
• Mindfulness and Wellness Studies
• Multicultural Affairs Minor
• Nutrition Minor
• Political Science Minor
• Pre-Medicine Minor
• Psychology Minor
• Sociology Minor
• Theatre Arts Minor

• Pre-Chiropractic Program
• Pre-Dental Program
• Pre-Medicine Program
• Pre-Physician Assistant Program
• Pre-Veterinary Program

• Combined Baccalaureate/Doctor of Chiropractic Option Program

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