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2021-2022 School of Graduate Studies Catalog 
    
2021-2022 School of Graduate Studies Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Elementary Education - Initial License


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Purpose

This program is designed for individuals seeking an initial license in elementary education, but not a degree.

Prerequisites

A child growth and development course (minimum grade of B- for undergraduate level course; minimum grade of B for graduate level course).

Passing scores on the Communication and Literacy portion of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with either a major in the arts and sciences or an interdisciplinary arts/sciences major, or at least 24 credits above the introductory level in arts and science courses with at least 12 credits in one academic area

Required Courses


Total Credits: 12** - 39


**Allows flexibility for students who may have taken equivalent education courses in their undergraduate or previous graduate work.

Additional Information


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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