Oct 15, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate and Professional Studies Hill Book 
    
2025-2026 Graduate and Professional Studies Hill Book

Mathematics, 1-6 Postbaccalaureate Licensure


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs

The Postbaccalaureate Licensure in Mathematics, 1-6 program prepares teachers to be leaders and critical thinkers. Schools today are complex and diverse communities - reflecting a landscape rich with individual differences. Teachers in our program are prepared using a unique combination of theoretical and practical experiences. This approach ensures their ability to create and lead equitable spaces where difference is valued while at the same time preparing them for the realities and challenges of the classroom and the profession.

In this program, students will: 

  • strengthen their grasp of key mathematical concepts, from arithmetic to algebra, functions and probability, so they can teach with clarity, confidence and precision
  • develop skills to utilize effective, student-centered instructional strategies like high-leverage routines, problem-based learning and authentic assessment in grades 1-6
  • gain the specialized content and pedagogical knowledge needed to support diverse learners in mathematics

This program includes a mix of in-person and online courses.

The 21-to-27 credit Postbaccalaureate Licensure in Mathematics, 1-6 program features a selection of courses designed to prepare educators for initial Massachusetts licensure in mathematics, grades 1-6.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs