Secondary Education - Initial License, Master of Education

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Program Objectives

This program is designed for individuals seeking an initial license and/or training in secondary education. 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 Test in communications and literacy and the subject area portion appropriate for this program, in addition to other requirements. 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. Students who do not possess a bachelor’s degree in the major should consult with the program coordinator

An adolescent psychology course or equivalent is required

Program Requirements

Educational Foundations and Research (6 Credits)

Diversity and Exceptionality Course (3 Credits)

EDG 705 - Responding to Diversity in the Classroom

Language and Reading (3 Credits)

Methods courses (6 Credits)

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

Elective Content Courses (12 Credits)

Approval from your program coordinator for the courses that advance your content knowledge at the graduate level

Capstone Course

Students must have completed all licensure-related courses, including Education and Content Area courses, prior to the practicum.

EDU 925X - Practicum Secondary Education *

Total Credits 36

Additional Information and Notes

The successful completion of a Comprehensive Examination is required for completion of degree requirements.

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