Elementary Education - Initial License

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

Summer Session I (8.5 credits)

Summer Session II (7- 8.5 credits)

EDG 705 - Culturally Responsive Teaching
EDU 737 - Applying Human Development to Teaching and Assessment OR
EDC 710 - Fundamentals of Lesson Planning
It is approprite to select EDC 710 if you have already taken a course on child growth, learning theories, or educational psychology.
EDC 795B - Universal Design for Learning Methods
EDC 762 - Technology Methods OR
EDC 810 - Technology Methods in the Early Primary and Elementary Grades

Methods Courses - Fall Semester (16 credits)

Practicum - Spring Semester (4.5 - 6 credits)

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.