Minor Programs in Education Studies

• Minor in Middle School Teaching (Licensure Program)
• Minor in Secondary School Teaching (Licensure Program)
• Minor in Foundations of Education (Non-Licensure Program) 

Information for students majoring in English, History, General Science or Math 
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires candidates seeking Initial Licensure in Middle or Secondary School to complete a program of study in English, History (Humanities), General Science or Mathematics. Suffolk University offers two inter-disciplinary majors designed to meet the subject matter knowledge standards for Middle and Secondary School Teachers. Descriptions, prerequisites, and other information regarding the courses that comprise these programs are located in the respective department’s section of the catalog, e.g., English.

The Middle and Secondary School Teaching minors prepare students for Initial Licensure as teachers of academic subjects and are aligned with the regulations in force in Massachusetts. Suffolk University’s Educator Licensure Programs are fully approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Licensed teachers may petition for licensure in every other state through the Massachusetts’ reciprocal agreement with the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC).

We encourage students considering teaching as a career to consider taking EHS 101 Introduction to Education as a first year elective and to contact the department prior to registering for second year courses for information regarding MTEL preparation, dates and registration and minor requirements.

Program Advisors:

Sarah M. Carroll, Ed.D., Associate Professor
Sheila M. Mahoney, Ed.D., Associate Professor
Elizabeth Robinson, A.B.D., Coordinator of Student Teaching and Instructor
Carmen N. Veloria, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Director of Education Studies   

Teachers Test (MTEL)