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Aug 31, 2024
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2021-2022 School of Graduate Studies Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Early Childhood Education - Initial Licensure, Master of Education
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Purpose
This program is designed for individuals who wish to qualify for an initial license as an early childhood teacher in the Massachusetts public schools.
General Prerequisites
A Bachelor of Arts or Science degree or at least 24 credits above the introductory level in arts and science courses, with at least 12 credits in one academic area
Satisfactory undergraduate transcripts
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Program Requirements
For the Introductory courses with variable credits, if these licensure competencies are met with prior coursework (experience is not used in determining if competencies have been met), these competencies are needed, they are requirements:
Introductory Courses: up to 19 credits
(Students who enter the program with specific course competencies taken prior to admission may be eligible for a reduction in the overall number of credits in the program. In the event that a student has substantial demonstrated competencies that would cause them to need fewer then 30 credits of the required courses in the program, the student will take alternative elective courses in consultation with the Program Coordinator to attain the minimum required credits for graduation:)
Practice Courses: (18 credits)
(Candidates for initial licensure must take and pass all required sections of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure prior to entering the practicum. This includes the Early Childhood Content test and the Foundations of Reading test.)
Demonstration Courses: (4.5 - 6 credits)
Advanced Early Childhood Course: (3 credits)
Special Education License requirements
Total Credits for M.Ed. Childhood Education + Special Education License (45 - 67 variable credits)
Additional Information and Notes
*Student may take an elective in place of EDU 720 if they have taken a suitable course on child growth and development in the last five years. (Approval of program coordinator required.)
**Candidates for initial licensure must take and pass all required sections of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure prior to entering the practicum.
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