The education program at Emmanuel College is a licensure program that prepares elementary and secondary teachers. The program complies with licensure requirements established by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Students are trained in current theory and research-based practice in the design, delivery, and management of curriculum and instruction. The program provides opportunities for field-based experiences in urban school settings.The education program at Emmanuel College is a licensure program that prepares elementary and secondary teachers. The pro¬gram complies with licensure requirements established by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students are trained in current theory and research-based practice in the design, delivery, and management of curriculum and instruction. The program provides opportunities for field-based experiences in urban school settings.
Students seeking elementary teacher licensure complete a major in liberal studies as well as a major in education. Students seeking secondary teacher licensure 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).
In collaboration with Emmanuel graduate, Kierstin Giunco ’17, Associated Professor of Education Christine Leighton and current student Kayla Balthazar '20 are working with local elementary students to deepen reading engagement and comprehension.
Kai has always had the inclination to try to make any situation better. When he was searching for colleges, Emmanuel's social justice mission resounded deeply with his ideals of supporting those who need the help.
History and secondary ed major Michael Rainha left Emmanuel prepared to succeed in a classroom of his own thanks to dedicated professors, supportive peers and a career-solidifying practicum at North Quincy High School.
Longtime Revere High School English teacher Nancy Barile '90 G'93 is using the popular AMC show "The Walking Dead" to bring student-centered learning to her classroom.
Brianna Wiseman '15 began her first year at Emmanuel with her mind set on becoming a teacher. So how, years later, did her path lead to Fidelity Investments and her current position as a Deployment Analyst?
Cara Murtagh '97 G'00 has worked in Peabody schools for more than two decades—and is now in charge of more than 6,000 students and 450 teachers in the district's 10 schools.
Elementary education major Amie Knowles '20 traveled more than 4,000 miles to Rome, where she volunteered to teach English at a local primary school—and learned to connect with her major in a new way.
Emmanuel College education majors have the opportunity to engage in student-teaching practicums at nearly three dozen schools in the greater Boston area.
Emmanuel is a place where students broaden their sense of what’s possible and prepare for inspiring careers in an ever-changing world. Be here.
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