Secondary Education - Initial License

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Purpose

This program is designed for individuals seeking an initial license and/or training in secondary education but not a degree. Licenses in secondary education are offered in the following subject areas only: biology, chemistry, earth science, and mathematics.

Prerequisites

Preliminary licensure which includes a passing score on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure, both the communications and literacy portion and the subject area portion appropriate for this program, in addition to other requirements. Students with no teacher preparation coursework or who do not possess a bachelor’s degree in the major should consult with the program coordinator. All students must undergo a Content Review by the appropriate academic department to determine whether additional subject area coursework is required to meet licensure standards.

A course in adolescent psychology or equivalent

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with either a major in the arts and sciences or an interdisciplinary arts and sciences major; or at least 24 credits in one academic area that meet the state’s content criteria and is approved by the appropriate SSC content coordinator.

Program Requirements

Foundation Courses

Methods Courses

EDU 709 - Instruction & Assessment in the Secondary Classroom
EDU 814 - Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
_______ Content Based Methods Course 3 Credit(s)

Practicum*

These are restricted admissions courses which require pre-registration with the program coordinator. The initial course sequence plan of study should be completed prior to registration.

EDU___ Practicum 3-6 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 18-21

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.