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2012-2013 School of Graduate and Professional Studies Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Secondary Education Programs
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M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Grades 5-8; 9-12)
The Endicott M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Gr. 5-8, 9-12) provides candidates with a strong liberal arts background and subject matter content knowledge (in English, history, political science/philosophy, humanities, mathematics, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, general science, mathematics/science) the opportunity to master practical skills of teaching and learning, develop an understanding of the most current research in the field of educational curriculum and instruction, and deliver effective instruction to today’s classrooms for diverse learners. Graduates of this program will become eligible for Initial Licensure in one of the listed middle and high school subject matter content areas.
A passing score on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) prior to enrolling in the practicum is required.
Admission Criteria
Admission to the Endicott M.Ed. in Secondary Education requires a Bachelor degree from an accredited college, a passing score on the MTEL Communication and Literacy Test and an MTEL Subject Matter Test (English, history, political science/philosophy, humanities, mathematics, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, general science, mathematics/science), and evidence of prior coursework in the chosen subject matter field through a transcript review.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program students will be able to:
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise.
• Demonstrate teaching skill in planning curriculum and instruction.
• Provide effective instruction.
• Demonstrate skill in assessing student and program performance.
• Organize and supervise the classroom.
• Support equity in the classroom.
• Fulfill professional standards. Total requirements 36 cr.
M.Ed. in Secondary Education (5-8, 9-12) Non Licensure
The Endicott M.Ed. in Secondary Education provides middle and high school teaching candidates with a strong liberal arts background and subject matter content knowledge (in English, history, political science/political philosophy, humanities, mathematics, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, general science, mathematics/science and other subjects) the opportunity to master practical skills of teaching and learning, develop an understanding of the most current research in the field of educational curriculum and instruction, and deliver effective instruction to today’s classrooms for diverse learners.
Admission Criteria for Non Licensure Program
Admission to the Endicott M.Ed. in Secondary Education requires a Bachelor degree from an accredited college, a passing score on the MTEL Communication and Literacy Test and an MTEL Subject Matter Test (English, history, political science/political philosophy, humanities, mathematics, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, general science, mathematics/science and other subjects), OR evidence of prior coursework in the chosen subject matter field through a transcript review.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program students will be able to:
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the process of planning curriculum and instruction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the research on effective instruction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the process of student and program assessment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques of classroom organization and supervision.
• Support equity.
• Fulfill professional standards.
Total M.Ed. requirements 36 cr.
Accelerated Secondary Teacher Preparation Programs
This accelerated, post-baccalaureate licensure program is designed to deliver practical training for prospective teachers in many grade content areas: middle (5–8) and secondary (8–12). The program consists of six courses, including a practicum.
Graduates of this program will be eligible for an Initial License in one of the following content areas:
• biology
• chemistry
• earth science
• English
• general science
• humanities
• history
• mathematics
• mathematics/science
• physics
• political science/philosophy
A passing score on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) prior to enrolling in the practicum is required.
Program of Study
Practical pedagogy linked to the candidate’s content area is provided in the following courses: Total requirements 18 cr.
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