Education (MSEd), Professional Licensure
Faculty
Helen Guttentag, Dr of Clinical Programs & Undergrad. Ed, Prof of Practice
Description
Under current Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulations, after five years of teaching with an initial license, teachers must meet the requirements for professional licensure (the final level of teaching license). To help teachers meet these requirements, we offer professional licensure preparation leading to a Master of Science in Education for teachers who do not yet hold a master's degree.
The master's program consists of four approved courses in an appropriate content area and four approved courses in advanced pedagogy. For those who do hold master's degrees, the Simmons Certificate requires 12 credits of graduate level coursework, nine of which must be in the appropriate subject area.
Our supportive academic community offers small classes, faculty mentors, and weekend and evening classes designed to accommodate the schedules of working teachers. You'll work with an advisor to develop an individualized program of study designed to meet your educational goals.
Learning Outcomes
Requirements for entry into program–
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. All grade point averages are considered, but a B (3.0) average or higher is preferred. In general, applicants are expected to submit a completed application file that includes the following:
Costs (Including financing and fellowships / assistantships)
| Education |
$900 per credit hour |
| Activity Fee |
$52 per semester |
Degree requirements
Credits
A 32-credit Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
A 12-credit Certificate for teachers who already hold master's degrees.
Core, Pre-requisite, and elective course requirements and progression, etc.
Sample Advanced Pedagogy Coursework
| RDG 410 | Multisensory Structured Language_Strategies for Reading | 4 |
| SPND 420 | Introduction to Assistive Technology | 2 |
| GEDUC 444 | Research & Evaluation in Schools | 4 |
| GEDUC 462 | Curriculum for the Early Childhood_Classroom | 4 |
Sample History and Political Science/Philosophy Content Coursework
Sample English Content Coursework
| CHL 401 | Criticism of Literature for Children | 4 |
| CHL 414 | Fantasy and Science Fiction | 4 |
| ENGL 507 | Jane Austen and Her Contemporaries | 4 |
| ENGL 514 | The Invented Self in American Fiction | 4 |
| ENGL 522 | | |
Capstone, placement, internship, practicum, etc.
Licensure, certification, etc.
Certificate for Advanced Content and Pedagogy (Professional License)
Delivery Mode or Modes Available (full-time, part-time, locations, technologies, etc.)
Concentrations, specializations, etc.
Dual (and other) degree options (With what other degree programs may this program be combined?)
Dual (and other) degree options (With what other degree programs may this program be combined?)
Other program information