Graduate Certificates
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The Graduate School of Education offers three graduate certificates (12 credits each)
Teaching English as a Second Language (for school cohorts only)
Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities
Teacher Leader (Blended - fall entry only)
Each graduate certificate requires 12 credits of coursework designed to give candidates the content knowledge and practical experience needed for work in classrooms. Candidates who successfully complete the Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate or the Teaching Children with Moderate Disabilities Certificate have the opportunity to apply for an add-on license in these high-need areas through a Massachusetts DESE competency review. Individuals interested in an additional Massachusetts license should seek advice from Dr. Vera Ossen (978-934-4604) about licensing (including teacher test requirements) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Admissions Requirements
- Proof of either a baccalaureate or master's degree from an approved teacher-preparation program with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Must hold an initial or professional Massachusetts teacher license in the appropriate field required for the certificate.
- Graduate Certificate Admission Form
- Application fee
- NO GRE IS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION TO A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The candidate should follow the procedures described on the Graduate Admissions website.
All applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee of the Graduate School of Education, and a decision will be rendered in writing to the applicant.
Applying the Graduate Certificate to a Master’s Degree or Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction
Upon completion of the Reading and Language certificate, the candidate may apply for admission to the M.Ed. in Reading and Language or the Education Specialist degree (Ed.S.) in Reading and Language; both are state approved programs for licensure as a reading specialist for Massachusetts teachers. Candidates in either of the two other certificate programs may apply for admission to the M.Ed. or Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction.
No GRE is required for admission to the M.Ed. or Ed.S. if the candidate holds professional status in his/her school district. Candidates must be recommended by faculty and achieve a satisfactory GPA (3.0 minimum) in the certificate program. Interested candidates must follow the procedures for admission to a degree program found on the Graduate Admissions website.