Education, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS)

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Purpose

The Salem State University/Northeast Consortium Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Education is a thirty-nine (39) credit program which offers a balance of courses including foundations, contemporary issues, current learning theories, curriculum and instruction, leadership issues, innovative teaching strategies, and action research. The program is highly relevant to the goals of productive thinking, effective communication, lifelong learning, preparation for work, social responsibility, and the acquiring of essential knowledge set forth in the Massachusetts Common Core of Learning and Curriculum Frameworks.

Candidates may pursue administrative licensure (principal/assistant principal or supervisor/director.)

Prerequisites

A copy of educator license

Official M.A. or M.Ed. transcript with grade point average of 3.0 or higher

Program Requirements

Total Credits: 39

Additional Information and Notes

Candidates for initial licensure must take and pass all required sections of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure prior to entering the practicum.