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Seeking Initial License and Master of Education

The programs in this section are designed for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree in a liberal arts field and do not yet hold the Initial License. Before beginning the practicum, students will need to have passed the MTEL (Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure) in communication and literacy and in the applicable content areas.

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Seeking Professional or Additional Licensure and Master of Education

The programs in this section are designed for students who already possess the Massachusetts Initial License and who wish to pursue additional licensure through the completion of the appropriate master’s degree program.

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Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)

The Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) is an advanced degree program designed for students who have earned a master’s degree to obtain additional expertise in another area of teacher licensure or leadership.

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Programs

• Arts (PreK-6, 5-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Biology (5-8)/Biology (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Chemistry (5-8)/Chemistry (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Early Childhood with and without Disabilities (PreK-2) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Early Childhood, Montessori Education Concentration (M.Ed.)
• Earth Science (5-8)/Earth Science (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Elementary (1-6) (M.Ed./ITL)
• English (5-8)/English (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• English as a Second Language (PreK-6, 5-12) (M.Ed.)
• Foreign Language (PreK-6, 5-12), French or Spanish (M.Ed./ITL))
• General Science (5-8) (M.Ed./ITL)
• History (5-8)/History (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Humanities (5-8) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Mathematics (5-8)/Mathematics (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Mathematics/Science (5-8) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8, 5-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Physics (5-8)/Physics (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Political Science/Political Philosophy (5-8)/ Political Science/Political Philosophy (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)

• Arts (PreK-6, 5-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Biology (5-8)/Biology (8-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Chemistry (5-8)/Chemistry (8-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Early Childhood with and without Disabilities (PreK-2) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)
• Elementary (1-6) (M.Ed./PTL)
• English (5-8)/English (8-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Foreign Language (PreK-6, 5-12), French or Spanish (M.Ed./PTL)
• History (5-8)/History (8-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Math Specialist (PreK-8) (M.Ed.)
• Mathematics (5-8)/Mathematics (8-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8, 5-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Physics (5-8)/Physics (8-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Reading (All Levels) (M.Ed.)

• Educational Leadership (Ed.S.)
• English as a Second Language (PreK-8, 5-12) (Ed.S.)
• Math Specialist (PreK-8) (Ed.S.)
• Reading Specialist (All Levels), Initial License (Ed.S.)

• Educational Leadership - Licensure Only
• Math Specialist-Licensure Only (PreK-8)
• Reading Specialist-Licensure Only (All Levels)

Courses

• ART 601 - Experimental Drawing
• ART 610 - Modern Art Seminar
• ART 612 - Figure Painting
• ART 613 - Advanced Painting
• ART 620 - Photography
• ART 625 - Clay Sculpture
• ART 630 - Ceramics
• ART 650 - Street Art: A Culture of Social and Political Change
• ART 663 - Selected Topics
• ART 673 - Selected Topics

• BIO 601 - The Science of Forensics
• BIO 604 - Conservation Biology
• BIO 621 - Molecular Cell Biology
• BIO 625 - Nutrition
• BIO 630 - Introduction to Marine Science
• BIO 635 - Environmental Science
• BIO 637 - Earth and Space
• BIO 640 - The Mathematics of Science
• BIO 641 - Biochemistry
• BIO 644 - Landscape Ecology and GIS
• BIO 663 - Selected Topics
• BIO 673 - Selected Topics

• CHE 601 - The Science of Forensics
• CHE 611 - Quantitative Analysis
• CHE 612 - Instrumental Analysis
• CHE 625 - Nutrition
• CHE 641 - Biochemistry
• CHE 663 - Selected Topics
• CHE 671 - Environmental Chemistry
• CHE 672 - Natural Medicinal Products
• CHE 673 - Selected Topics

• EDU 520 - Teaching Strategies
• EDU 521 - Math in the Interactive Classroom
• EDU 522 - Integrating English Language Arts in the Classroom
• EDU 523 - Integrating History in the Classroom
• EDU 524 - Integrating Science in the Classroom
• EDU 527 - Exploring Mathematical Concepts
• EDU 528 - Disciplinary Literacy and Writing
• EDU 532 - Literature for Adolescents
• EDU 533 - Foundations of Reading
• EDU 534 - Literacy and Language Acquisition
• EDU 535 - Selected Topics in Content Field: Science
• EDU 536 - Selected Topics in Content Field: English
• EDU 537 - Selected Topics in Content Field: Mathematics
• EDU 538 - Selected Topics in Content Field: Foreign Language
• EDU 539 - Selected Topics in Content Field: History
• EDU 540 - Selected Topics in Content Field: General
• EDU 562 - Human Development and Learning
• EDU 564 - Introduction to Exceptionality
• EDU 575 - Classroom Management and Organization
• EDU 580 - Methods and Practice in Early Childhood Education
• EDU 581 - Methods and Practice in Elementary Education
• EDU 582 - Methods and Practice in Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities
• EDU 583 - Methods and Practice in Middle School Education
• EDU 584 - Methods and Practice in Secondary Education
• EDU 589 - Practicum and Seminar
• EDU 590 - Internship
• EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools
• EDU 614 - Integrating Technology for All Students
• EDU 615 - Mentoring New Teachers
• EDU 620 - Mentoring in Action: Becoming a Qualified Mentor
• EDU 622 - Integrating English Language Arts in the Classroom
• EDU 623 - Integrating History in the Classroom
• EDU 624 - Integrating Science in the Classroom
• EDU 625 - Curriculum Models and Design
• EDU 629 - Integrating Reading, Writing and Technology
• EDU 630 - Integrating Math, Writing and Technology
• EDU 631 - Integrating Literature throughout the Curriculum
• EDU 633 - Principles of Reading and Literacy
• EDU 634 - Language Acquisition, Learning Disabilities and ESL
• EDU 635 - Sheltering Content Instruction for ESL
• EDU 637 - Selected Topics in Sheltered Content Instruction
• EDU 639 - Assessment and Diagnosis of Reading/Language Difficulties
• EDU 640 - Differentiation and Remediation of Reading/Language Difficulties
• EDU 641 - Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement Course for Teachers
• EDU 649 - Assessment and Diagnosis of Math Difficulties
• EDU 650 - Differentiation and Remediation of Math Difficulties
• EDU 651 - Multicultural Education
• EDU 654 - Understanding Cultural and Family Systems
• EDU 655 - Exploring Urban Schools: Character, Culture, and Contexts
• EDU 661 - Advanced Human Development
• EDU 663 - Selected Topics
• EDU 665 - Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Students in Regular Classrooms
• EDU 667 - Educational Assessment of Students with Moderate Disabilities
• EDU 668 - Advanced Disciplinary Literacy: Reading, Writing, Oral Communications and Critical Thinking
• EDU 670 - Educating the Human Brain: How Neuroscience Can Inform Teaching Practices
• EDU 673 - Selected Topics
• EDU 675 - Classroom Management
• EDU 676 - Collaborative Teaming of Special and Regular Educators
• EDU 678 - Using Museums in the Classroom
• EDU 680 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Early Childhood Education
• EDU 681 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Elementary Education
• EDU 682 - Advanced Theory and Practice in Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities
• EDU 683 - Advanced Theory and Practice for Reading Specialists
• EDU 684 - Advanced Theory and Practice for Teachers of English as a Second Language
• EDU 685 - Advanced Theory and Practice for Math Specialists
• EDU 686 - Math Clinic
• EDU 687 - Practicum and Seminar in ESL
• EDU 688 - Reading Clinic
• EDU 689 - In-School Clinical
• EDU 690 - Action Research in the Classroom

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