Initial License Option

BECOMING A TEACHER

This program is designed for individuals who seek initial Massachusetts teacher licensure. The program leads to a master of education degree in curriculum and instruction, including an initial license. Candidates must pass the Massachusetts Test for Educator License to be recommended for state licensure. The program may be completed in one calendar year or may be taken on a part-time basis over two years. Most courses are offered during the day or late afternoon.

Program areas include (note: all files are pdfs):

• Elementary Education
• Middle/High School English
• Middle/High School History
• Middle/High School Mathematics
• Middle/High School Science
• Fast Track to Teaching
  

CRIMINAL OFFENDER RECORD INVESTIGATION (CORI) POLICY
Please note that Massachusetts General Law (M.G.L. c. 71, § 38R) requires that school districts conduct background checks through a Criminal Offender Record Investigation (CORI) for school personnel, including volunteers and student teachers, who may have direct and unsupervised contact with children. Certain convictions may prevent an individual from completing a teaching practicum in a Massachusetts school district. Further, it should be noted that the Massachusetts Department of Education may conduct CORI checks “as part of the general screening process for educator licensure” CORI Policy