Elementary Education Initial License, Post-Baccalaureate Students

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Requirements for the Initial License Program

Admission to the program requires possession of an appropriate bachelor’s degree, passing the MTEL Communication and Literacy, General Curriculum and Foundations of Reading MTEL tests. No grade less than a B- will be accepted in courses required for the Post-Baccalaureate certification program.

Program Course Prerequisites

EDU 500 - Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning 3 credits

Program Required Courses

EDU 511 - Contemporary Instruction 3 credits
EDU 512 - Teaching and Managing Inclusive Classrooms, K-12 3 credits
EDU 521 - Teaching Reading, Language Arts and Social Studies in Elementary School 3 credits
EDU 523 - Integrated Content Methods - Elementary 3 credits
EDU 531 - Teaching Practicum or Teaching Practicum Equivalent - Elementary 3 credits
MTE 501 - Teaching Math in Elementary School 3 credits
SCI 501 - Teaching Science in Elementary School 3 credits

Other Program Requirements

All students seeking an Initial teaching license must pass the MTELs in order to student teach. Additionally, students must apply to the Graduate Office before their Practicum/Practicum Equivalent (student teaching). All MTEL scores must be submitted along with their application. Please plan ahead in order to complete the tests and have test scores processed before the interview deadline with the Director of Teacher Licensure.

Interview with Director of Teacher Licensure for Practicum/Practicum Equivalent. Deadlines: March 1st for the Fall semester and October 1st for the Spring semester.

Total credits: 27

Note

There may be revisions to the program requirements to reflect on-going developments in State regulations and educational reform.

This program is aligned with the appropriate Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

The above courses may not be applied to the MAT degree.