Elementary Education and Special Education (PreK-8)

Requirements

The student seeking licensure as a Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK–8) must also complete a major in elementary education. The student is required to maintain a 2.70 cumulative GPA, earn a C or better in education classes. Students choose core humanities, social science and natural science options which meet licensure requirements as defined by the Department of Education, and complete an acceptable liberal arts major (biology, chemistry, English, history, linguistics, mathematics, physics, Spanish, French or German). The student must apply for acceptance into the program during the sophomore year and must meet licensure requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the time of program completion.✣ SEI endorsement course is required. See departmental advisor.

✣ The College reserves the right to alter program requirements as necessary to remain in compliance with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education licensure standards.

In addition to elementary education major course requirements, the following courses are required for the elementary and special education PreK–8 licensure program:

• EDU 342 - Special Education Assessment and Intervention Credits: 2
• EDU 407 - Special Education Seminar Credits: 2
• EDU 428 - Language and Learning Disabilities Credits: 2
• EDU 481 - Elementary School Practicum Credits: 12-16; 8 if seeking dual licensure
• EDU 482 - Special Education Practicum Credits: 12-16; 8 if seeking dual licensure