MAT and Initial License Program—Elementary

Requirements for the Initial License and MAT Program—Elemenary

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 - Fundementals of Teaching and Learning 3 credits

Program Required Courses

• EDU 503 - Teaching Science in Elementary School 3 credits
• EDU 504 - Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies in Elementary School 3 credits
• EDU 508 - Teaching Math in Elementary School 3 credits
• EDU 514 - Teaching Practicum or Teaching Practicum Equivalent 3 credits
• EDU 520 - Teaching Reading in Elementary School 3 credits
• EDU 528 - Integrated Instructional Planning — Elementary 3 credits
• EDU 529 - Integrated Content Methods — Elementary 3 credits
• EDU 547 - Teaching and Managing Inclusive Classroom 3 credits

MAT Required course

• MAT 613 - Urban Education & Social Issue 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.