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.