School of Education The School of Education at Endicott prepares tomorrow’s educators, learning professionals, and behavioral scientists to make a difference in the world. Through a deep understanding of current evidence-based practices in teaching and research-based knowledge of child development and learning theories, Endicott education students learn to be responsive, reflective, and ethical decision makers who are committed to empowering all learners. Coursework and field experiences help students move theory into practice and value diversity. Students are expected to become active contributors to their profession and to view themselves as socially responsible citizens in a democracy that values educational opportunities for all students.
The School of Education offers Massachusetts licensure programs in Early Childhood (PreK-grade 2), Elementary (grades 1-6) and Secondary Education (depending on the subject matter: 5-8; 5-12; and 8-12). Students pursuing Secondary Education can major in the following areas leading to licensure: Biology/Biotech (biology license in 8-12), Environmental Science (Earth and Space Science license in 8-12), English (English license in 5-12), History (history license in 5-12), and Math (math license in 5-8; 8-12). These programs are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and lead to the state’s initial teaching license. Upon graduation, Endicott education students have completed all of the requirements necessary to receive an initial license in the state of Massachusetts and are eligible to pursue licensure in many other states.For students who wish to work in the field of autism and applied behavior analysis (ABA), a minor is available that leads to a BCaBA credential. This, combined with internships, prepares students for pursuing a master’s in ABA to become Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA while working as a certified BCaBA.
The educational studies concentration is a non-licensure option for those students interested in working in educational settings such as private schools, museum education,nonprofit, corporate training or day care. Students in Endicott’s School of Education complete education field experiences beginning with two 120-hour clinical experiences, usually done in the spring after first year. The sophomore clinical is done during the academic year . During these clinical experiences, students are encouraged to explore a variety of educational settings to develop the skills and competencies to become professional educators. Students pursuing licensure complete a pre-practicum field experience during their junior year and a semester-long student teaching practicum in the fall or spring of their senior year. Educational studies majors pursue a semester-long internship in their junior and senior year. Coursework supports students’ experiential learning. Education students are encouraged to study abroad through Endicott’s short-term programs or semester-long experiences. Opportunities outside of the classroom also include the Education Club, the Autism Awareness Organization, the Endicott chapter of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), and other campus clubs and organizations. Education students may also be nominated for Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor society in education.
In keeping with best practices in education, the School of Education is committed to ongoing assessment of its program. Students are expected to participate in formal and informal assessment of courses, field experiences, and other elements of their undergraduate experience. Information collected from such assessments is used to make effective programmatic changes.
Students who complete the early childhood and elementary licensure programs and are interested in special education can work with their advisors to take a series of courses in their senior year to deepen their knowledge of special education. Students can also choose to add the Massachusetts license in moderate disabilities (Pre-K-8) with appropriate time in the field prior to graduation. Licensure program students may also apply to one of Endicott’s Fifth Year Master of Education programs. Students have the option to complete the M.Ed. in approximately one year or they can choose to do a part-time track. Graduates may also choose to apply to Endicott’s Teaching Fellows Program, a year-long residency in a partnering school while completing the M.Ed.
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