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* 8/31/2022: Program requirements in this catalog have been adjusted to reflect updated licensure requirements.

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 (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Chemistry (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Digital Literacy/Computer Science (5-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Early Childhood (PreK-2) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Early Childhood, Montessori Education (Birth-3) Concentration (M.Ed.)
• Early Childhood, Montessori Education Concentration (M.Ed.)
• Earth and Space Science (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Elementary (1-6) (M.Ed./ITL)
• English (5-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• English as a Second Language (PreK-6, 5-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• General Science (5-8) (M.Ed./ITL)
• History (5-12) (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)
• Modern Foreign Language (PreK-6, 5-12), French or Spanish (M.Ed./ITL))
• Physics (8-12) (M.Ed./ITL)
• Social Science (5-12) (M.Ed./ITL)

• Arts (PreK-6, 5-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Biology (8-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Chemistry (8-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Early Childhood (PreK-2) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)
• Elementary (1-6) (M.Ed./PTL)
• English (5-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• English as a Second Language (PreK-6, 5-12) (M.Ed.)
• History (5-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Math Specialist (M.Ed.)
• Mathematics (5-8)/Mathematics (8-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8, 5-12) (M.Ed./PTL)
• Modern Foreign Language (PreK-6, 5-12), French or Spanish (M.Ed./PTL)
• 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 (Ed.S.)
• Reading Specialist (All Levels), Initial License (Ed.S.)

• Educational Leadership - Licensure Only
• English as a Second Language (PreK-6, 5-12) - Licensure Only
• Math Specialist-Licensure Only
• Reading Specialist-Licensure Only (All Levels)

Courses

• ART 601 - Experimental Drawing
• ART 610 - Modern Art Seminar
• ART 611 - Introduction to Graphic Design
• ART 612 - Figure Painting
• ART 613 - Advanced Painting
• ART 614 - Painting in Mixed Media: Methods and Mediums
• ART 620 - Photography
• ART 621 - Introduction to Photoshop
• ART 625 - Clay Sculpture
• ART 630 - Ceramics
• ART 650 - Street Art: A Culture of Social and Political Change
• ART 652 - American Art History as Cultural Encounter
• ART 663 - Selected Topics
• ART 673 - Selected Topics
• ART 678 - Using Museums in the Classroom

• BIO 601 - The Science of Forensics
• BIO 602 - Crops and Society
• BIO 604 - Conservation Biology
• BIO 610 - Motor Control and Learning
• BIO 613 - Anatomy and Physiology
• BIO 620 - Computational Biomechanics: Modeling & Simulation of Human Movement
• BIO 621 - Molecular Cell Biology
• BIO 624 - Astronomy
• BIO 625 - Nutrition
• BIO 630 - Introduction to Marine Science
• BIO 633 - Immunology
• BIO 634 - Cancer Biology
• 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 615 - Organic Chemistry
• CHE 625 - Nutrition
• CHE 637 - Earth and Space
• CHE 640 - Mathematics of Science
• CHE 641 - Biochemistry
• CHE 663 - Selected Topics
• CHE 670 - Green Chemistry
• CHE 671 - Environmental Chemistry
• CHE 672 - Natural Medicinal Products
• CHE 673 - Selected Topics

• CPS 501 - Introduction to Programming
• CPS 520 - Object Oriented Software Development
• CPS 521 - Software Systems
• CPS 522 - Data Structures and Algorithms
• CPS 603 - Computers and Society

• 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 533 - Science of Reading
• EDU 543 - Science of Effective Literacy Instruction
• EDU 562 - Human Development and Learning
• EDU 564 - Introduction to Exceptionality
• EDU 575 - Classroom Management and Organization
• EDU 579 - Methods and Practice in Second Content Concentration
• 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 586 - Methods and Practice 5-12 in the Content
• EDU 587 - Practicum and Seminar: Early Childhood
• EDU 588 - Practicum and Seminar: Elementary
• EDU 589 - Practicum and Seminar in Content Area
• EDU 590 - Internship
• EDU 591 - Action Research Infant Toddler Education
• EDU 599 - Practicum and Seminar: Moderate Disabilities
• EDU 600 - Independent Study in Graduate Education
• EDU 601 - Remote Teaching Strategies and Tools
• EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools
• EDU 613 - Assistive Technology, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• 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 627 - Engaging the Mind: Teaching Critical Thinking Grades 5-12
• 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 Structured 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