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Post Baccalaureate, Initial License Program, "Route Two"

Teacher candidates who already hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited four year institution, may earn an initial license by following a sequence of courses at the post baccalaureate level in preparation for the initial teaching license. To prepare for an initial license at the elementary, middle, and high school levels, Route Two students must successfully pass state tests and complete the sequence of education courses. The Post-Baccalaureate program includes content courses that require prepracticum assignments in local area schools and one full semester of student teaching, For those already teaching, a supervised internship may be arranged.

Post Baccalaureate Application, Admission Requirements and Procedures

  • Submit a completed certificate application and transcript with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
    Application Information: Word Document or PDF File

  • Possess a BA or BS degree.
  • Participate in a preliminary advising interview with a member of the Education Department at the university.
  • Have received a passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills Test (CLST-01) of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (MTEL). Click here for MTEL registration information
  • Have received a passing score on the appropriate MTEL Content Knowledge test. Click here for MTEL registration information
  • Completion of EDU 207 - Teaching As a Profession (or approved equivalent) with B- or better. . Completion of PSY 201- Child Psychology (for Elementary Education) or PSY 210 - Adolescent Psychology (for Middle and Secondary Education)

For more information, contact the Education Department at 508-999-8262.

  • Elementary Education Teacher (1-6)
  • Teacher of Biology (8-12)
  • Teacher of English (5-8) (8-12)
  • Teacher of Foreign Languages-French (5-12)
  • Teacher of Foreign Languages-Portuguese (5-12)
  • Teacher of Foreign Languages-Spanish (5-12)
  • Teacher of History (5-8) (8-12)
  • Teacher of Mathematics (5-8) (8-12)
  • Teacher of Political Science /Political Philosophy (5-8) (8-12)
  • Teacher of Physics (8-12)

Post Baccalaureate Program Sheets

Path/Steps through the Post Baccalaureate Programs

 

 

 



 Last Updated On: 6/18/08

Contact Info:

Email: gsmith@umassd.edu - Education Department Secretary