MAT and Initial License Program—Elementary

Requirements for the Initial License and MAT Program—Elementary

Admission to the program requires possession of an appropriate bachelor’s degree, passing the MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills and the content/subject test.  No grade less than a B- will be accepted in couses required for the MAT degree.

Program Course Prerequisite

• 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

Program Electives (Select Two)

• EDU 548 - Classroom Management for Mildly and Moderately Disabled Students in Inclusive Settings 3 credits
• EDU 549 - Diagnostic and Remedial Assessment for Students with Moderate Disabilities 3 credits
• EDU 551 - Language Acquisition and English Language Learners 3 credits
• MAT 511 - History & Foundations of American Education 3 credits
• MAT 513 - Urban Education & Social Issues 3 credits
• MAT 610 - Educational Research and Technology 3 credits
• MAT 612 - Instructional Methodology 3 credits
• MAT 614 - Curriculum:Theory & Practice 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: 30

Notes

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.