The course of study leads to Advanced Provisional Teacher Certification in Massachusetts and other states participating in the NASDTEC Certification Compact. Students major in a liberal arts discipline and minor in education. Students complete all required education courses, a pre-practicum, and a practicum appropriate to their specific program.

Students should submit an application for admission to the Department. Application forms are available in the Education and Human Services Department Office (Fenton 244). A formal acceptance into the middle and secondary education programs require a passing score on all relevant sections of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure, currently the communication and literacy skills and subject matter tests and a 3.0, or better, cumulative grade point average.

To obtain additional information about the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure, including study materials and registration packets, contact:

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education
350 Main Street
Malden, Massachusetts
01248-5023
phone 718.338.3000
http://www.doe.mass.edu/