Arts (PreK-6, 5-12) (M.Ed./ITL)

Core Courses for Initial Licensure (18 Credits)

• EDU 520 - Teaching Strategies Credits: 3 *

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• EDU 528 - Disciplinary Literacy and Writing Credits: 3 or
• EDU 533 - Foundations of Reading Credits: 3 *

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• EDU 562 - Human Development and Learning Credits: 3
• EDU 564 - Introduction to Exceptionality Credits: 3
• EDU 575 - Classroom Management and Organization Credits: 3

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• EDU 581 - Methods and Practice in Elementary Education Credits: 3 * or
• EDU 584 - Methods and Practice in Secondary Education Credits: 3 *

Practicum (3 Credits)

• EDU 589 - Practicum and Seminar Credits: 3 **

Concentration Courses for Professional Licensure (12 Credits)

(See Arts and Science Course Descriptions )

Choose 12 credit hours in Arts. Check with the Graduate Education Office for current course offerings. Content area courses not listed may be designed to meet a student’s interest.

• ART 601 - Experimental Drawing Credits: 3
• ART 610 - Modern Art Seminar Credits: 3
• ART 612 - Figure Painting Credits: 3
• ART 620 - Photography Credits: 3
• ART 625 - Clay Sculpture Credits: 3
• ART 630 - Ceramics Credits: 3
• ART 650 - Street Art: A Culture of Social and Political Change Credits: 3
• ART 663 - Selected Topics Credits: 3
• ART 673 - Selected Topics Credits: 3
• EDU 614 - Integrating Technology for All Students Credits: 3

Educational Theory Courses for Completion of Master’s Degree (3 Credits)

• EDU 604 - Philosophy, Ethics and Teaching in Schools Credits: 3

Total Program: 36 Credits

* Indicates courses with pre-practicum field component

** For those seeking licensure, please complete the following: 1. Pass appropriate tests for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure before beginning practicum and 2. During the practicum, take EDU641 Sheltered English Immersion (Required course for MA state licensure, not part of degree program).