Programs

Initial License

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.

Early Childhood Education

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.

Elementary Education Program

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.

Middle or Secondary Education

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:

  • General Science 5-8
  • Biology, 8-12
  • English, 5-12
  • History, 5-12
  • Spanish, 5-12
  • Math, 5-8 or 8-12

Moderate Disabilities

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.

Reading Specialist

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.

School Adjustment Counseling

This Master of Educational Psychology prepares candidates for the role of School Adjustment Counselor. The program leads to a Massachusetts Initial License.

School Counseling

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.

School Leadership

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.

Professional 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.

Professional Development

Professional Development at AIC offers opportunities for teachers in the following areas: Graduate level courses; Required SPED/Bilingual Workshops for re-licensure; SEI/RETELL Stand Alone courses providing Endorsement, Professional Development Points, and optional Graduate credit; and Graduate credits for in-district and Educational Collaborative sponsored SEI/RETELL Endorsement courses.

Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Resources and Registration

Candidates seeking vocational-technical and adult basic education licenses must pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). The tests are designed to help ensure that Massachusetts educators can communicate with students, parents/guardians, and other educators and that they are knowledgeable in the subject matter of the license(s) sought. For test preparation resources, test registration forms, and additional resources please visit mtel.nesinc.com.

Doctoral Programs

Low Residency Doctor of Education programs are non-traditional doctoral programs for practitioners in education, educational leadership, counseling, and supervisory roles, who already hold an accredited master’s degree in education, educational administration, psychology, counseling, or a closely aligned field.

Educational Leadership and Supervision

The Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership and Supervision is designed to prepare scholar practitioners to become effective advocates who can successfully operate within the social, cultural, organizational, political, and educational contexts of their institutions and communities.

Teaching and Learning

The Doctor of Education Program in Teaching and Learning is designed to prepare scholar practitioners to function effectively within a chosen educational area such as special education, elementary/middle/secondary school education, adult learning, global or alternative education.

EdD in Educational Leadership and Administration – Education Leadership

The Educational Leadership specialization allows students to elevate their academic understanding and craft their expertise as a scholar-practitioner working with traditional and unorthodox methods.

EdD in Educational Leadership and Administration – Higher Education

The Higher Education specialization focuses on preparing students to become leaders in higher education who enact positive change.

EdD in Educational Leadership and Administration – Teaching and Learning

The Teaching and Learning specialization focuses on the preparation of scholar practitioners to function effectively within a chosen educational area such as special education, elementary/middle/secondary school education, adult learning, global, or alternative education.

Additional Program Notes:

American International College may adjust program delivery format as deemed necessary prior to or during the academic year.

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