The School of Education offers 14 graduate-level certification programs leading to licensure. The certification programs include 5 initial licensure programs, 2 professional programs, 1 reading specialists program, 2 support personnel programs, and 3 school administration programs. Programs leading to the Med and CAGS include those designed for both non-licensure and licensure certification purposes. Educator preparation programs offered for the licensure certification of personnel in public schools and districts are all approved by the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education (DESE) and are specific to Massachusetts. Educator preparation programs offered include those for teachers, counselors, and leaders. The SOE’s non-licensure degrees parallel these programs within given areas of study but with different requirements for the capstone experience. Instead of completing a practicum experience, non-licensure degree students complete a field-based action research project.
The School of Education offers courses leading to initial and professional licenses. Recommendation for licensure is contingent on the candidate’s successful completion of all coursework, field and clinical experiences, and the passing of the appropriate Massachusetts tests for Educator Licensure.
The Master of Education or CAGS Degree in Early Childhood Education prepares candidates to teach in Grades Pre-K-2. The program leads to a Massachusetts Initial License.
The Master of Education or CAGS Degree in Elementary Education prepares candidates to teach in Grades 1-6. The program leads to a Massachusetts Initial License.
The Master of Education or CAGS Degree in Middle or Secondary Education prepares candidates to teach in Grades 5-8, 8-12 or 5-12 depending on the field of licensure. The program leads to a Massachusetts Initial License. Content areas are:
The Master of Education or CAGS Degree in Moderate Disabilities Program is designed to prepare candidates to teach Special Education in Grades PreK-8 or 5-12. The program leads to a Massachusetts Initial License.
The Master of Education or CAGS Degree in Reading Specialist Program is designed to prepare candidates to teach Reading at all levels. The core of the reading program trains students to use scientifically based research strategies while in the roles of reading teacher and diagnostician, writing instructor, and literacy leader/coach. The program leads to a Massachusetts Initial License.
This Master of Educational Psychology prepares candidates for the role of School Adjustment Counselor. The program leads to a Massachusetts Initial License.
This Master of Educational Psychology prepares candidates for the role of School Counselor in Grades 5-12. The program leads to a Massachusetts Initial License.
The Master of Education or CAGS Degree in School Leadership is designed for candidates who are preparing for roles in one of the following tracks: Principal/Assistant Principal PreK-8 or 5-12, and Administrator of Special Education (all levels). The program leads to a Massachusetts Initial License.
The Educational Preparation Program offers courses leading to professional licensure for candidates who possess an initial license in the following fields: (1) Early Childhood, (MEd or CAGS); (2) Elementary Education (MEd or CAGS); and (3) Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 (MEd or CAGS).
Early Education, Elementary Education and Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)
This 30-credit graduate program is designed for educators with an Initial licensure in early childhood, elementary education, or moderate disabilities (PreK-8) who are seeking Professional Licensure in the same field and at the same level.
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