Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure Annual Institution Report Results for Program Year 2008-2009
Category
Pass-rate
Communications/Literacy Aggregate
100%
Academic Content Area Aggregate
99%
Summary Totals and Pass Rate
98%
Licensure Program: Early Childhood Education (PK-2)
The Department of Education Studies offers a major in Education Studies, with a concentration in Early Childhood, which leads to initial licensure from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Early Childhood: Teacher of Students with and without Disabilities, PK-2).
In addition to Education coursework, Early Childhood majors must complete a liberal arts/science major from the following list: American Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Foreign Language (combined, French, or Spanish), Gender Studies, History, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Studies, Mathematics Neuroscience, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
Suggested Course Sequence: Early Childhood
Education students should consult with their education advisor to create an online 4-year plan and make adjustments as needed. Requirements for liberal arts/science major should be spread evenly over four years, as recommended by student’s advisor for that major.
In order to enroll in EDU 415 - Practicum: Early Childhood Education during their senior year, the Early Childhood major must: (a) hold a 3.0 GPA; (b) pass all sections of the Massachusetts Tests of Educational Licensure (MTEL); and (c) complete all Education coursework, or obtain consent of the Department Chair. EDU 415 may be completed either fall or spring semester of senior year.
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