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Education

The education department prepares students who desire to become elementary and secondary teachers. Students begin by building knowledge of the history and philosophical foundations of education in America. They are trained in current theory and research-based practice in the design, delivery and management of curriculum and instruction. The program also provides opportunities for field-based experiences in urban school settings.

State licensure requirements have changed and the program in education has been adapted to address current requirements. Students seeking elementary teacher licensure must complete a major in liberal studies as well as a major in education. Students seeking secondary teacher licensure must complete a subject area major in addition to a major in education. Specific subject matter requirements for the Initial License may be obtained from Academic Advising. Students seeking Initial Licensure in Massachusetts must pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).

Teacher Licensure Program
Students seeking an Initial Teaching License must apply for formal admission to the education program. An application must be filed by March 15 of the student’s sophomore year. Applications must be submitted to the Director of Teacher Education and Field-based Experience. Students will be notified by April 5.

To be considered for admission into the education program, students must: 

• Submit a writing sample, which may be taken from one of the education courses 
• Successfully complete the Communication and Literacy components of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure
• Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C (2.0) in each education course.

MTEL Requirements
Students must successfully complete the Communication and Literacy MTEL to be approved for the second part of curriculum courses (EDUC2212 or EDUC2312). Students who have not passed Communication and Literacy and have received a waiver for EDUC2212 or EDUC2312, must participate in MTEL Prep Lab as a requirement of the course.

Elementary education majors must pass the Foundations of Reading MTEL and the General Curriculum MTEL in order to be approved for EDUC4467 Student Teaching Practicum.

Secondary education majors must pass the specific subject area MTEL in order to be approved for EDUC4467 Student Teaching Practicum.

Student Teaching
An application for the student teaching practicum must be filed with the Director of Teacher Education and Field-based Experience during the second semester of the junior year. The application must include the following:

• Elementary and secondary teacher candidates must provide evidence of successful completion of all required MTEL tests.
• Students must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C (2.0) in each education course and in each course required by the major.
• Students must complete an interview with an education department faculty member focusing on the student’s readiness for the student teaching practicum.