As of the Spring semester of 2007, no new applicants will be accepted into the program.  The program is being phased out.  Only students accepted prior to start of the Spring semester of 2007 may continue coursework.  Please see a program advisor for your continuing course of study.

Program Description

Designed for individuals who wish to change careers, or need to complete additional coursework, beyond the Bachelor’s degree, in order to obtain Initial Licensure. Upon successful completion of their prescribed program, students will be sponsored for Initial Licensure as teachers in Massachusetts public school systems. Individuals who want to continue studying at Suffolk University may apply to our Master’s of Education program and have up to 6 credit hours waived.

Admission Requirements

Required Courses

21 to 24 Credits

EHS 500 Foundations of Education
EHS 501 Child and Adolescent Development
EHS 502 Educational Psychology
EHS 506 Reading Theory, Pedagogy and Practice
EHS 511 Middle School Curriculum and Pedagogy
EHS 514 Methods and Models of Teaching
EHS 515 Practicum: Middle School Teaching (3 to 6 credits)

Each candidate must interview with the Program Director prior to matriculating for purposes of transcript review. Some candidates may be required to perform additional coursework in their selected subject matter, i.e. mathematics or history, in order to meet the competency requirements established by the Massachusetts Department of Education. Some candidates may waive up to 12 credit hours in light of equivalent courses taken elsewhere, relevant life experiences and/or related activities.

Program Advisors

Sarah M. Carroll, Ed.D., Program Director and Associate Professor

Sheila M. Mahoney, Associate Professor

Susan Clark Thayer, Professor

Carmen N. Veloria, Visiting Lecturer and Coordinator of School Partnerships