Program Objectives
The MAT in Spanish offers initial licensure in either elementary (P-6) or secondary (5-12) Spanish. Developed in response to the increased need in North Shore Communities for well-trained and licensed Spanish teachers, this program meets the pedagogical and content standard requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education for licensure.
The Advanced Studies track is available for students not seeking initial licensure.
Additional Admissions Requirements
A bachelor’s degree with grades of merit from an accredited college or university in an arts and sciences major.
Students for whom English is not a first language must submit satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Please note that the statement of purpose that is submitted as part of the application process for this program must be written in Spanish.
For those seeking initial licensure, a Preliminary license in Spanish (P-6 or 5-12) is required. Preliminary licensure includes a passing score on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), both the communication and literacy portion and the Spanish subject area portion, in addition to other requirements.
Students who have no teacher preparation coursework or who do not possess a bachelor’s degree in the major should consult with the program coordinator.
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