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2019-2020 Van Loan Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Van Loan Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Early Childhood and Elementary Education (Master of Education)


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Those seeking a professional license in Early Childhood (Prek-2) and Elementary (1-6) Education, is for educators who already hold an Initial License in their respective field with a program of study that makes them eligible for Professional Licensure in the state of Massachusetts. Preparing practicing early childhood and elementary school teachers to build a deeper understanding of the subjects they teach, the master’s also provides educators with the opportunity to better examine the trendsthat impact their students, schools, and lives as teachers. 

Eligibility for Professional Licensure - In addition to completing the Professional Licensure Program of Study, in order to be eligible for a Massachusetts Professional level teacher license, a person must hold an Initial license in the same field as the Professional license sought, hold an SEI endorsement, been employed under the Initial license for at least three (3) years, and completed an induction and mentoring program. Please see Endicott’s Licensure Officer with any questions. 

Prerequisite: Possession of an Initial License in Early Childhood or Elementary Education

Admission Requirements


All candidates must apply online at: www.endicott.edu/Van-Loan/Van-Loan-Admissions

Applicants should submit the following to Van Loan School Admissions, Endicott College, 376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA 01915

  • Non-refundable $50.00 application fee (check made payable to Endicott College, cash or online) Application fee waived for veteran and military students;
  • Two letters of recommendation (one academic reference and one professional reference);
  • Official transcripts of all post-secondary academic work sent directly from the institution(s) including confirmation of undergraduate degree, date confirmed, and any other graduate work;
  • Essay of 250-500 words on career goals and motivation for graduate study;
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all students whose native language is not English; minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (iBT) is required. The institutional code for Endicott College is 3369. Endicott also accepts an IELTS score of 6.0 or better;
  • Interview with the program director (only required for some programs)
  • All admissions requirements must be satisfied in order to be formally accepted in a degree program. Students must be formally admitted to a program before the completion of six Endicott credits.

Additional Requirements for M.Ed. Leading to Massachusetts Educator Professional License

  • A copy of passing scores on the Communication and Literacy Test (MTEL)
  • A copy of all initial licenses in the state of Massachusetts

International Applicants for Graduate Admission
Endicott College welcomes and encourages applicants from around the world. International applicants are required to hold a college or university degree equivalent to a four-year American baccalaureate degree. Educational documents in a foreign language are required to be translated into English. All transcripts and translations of transcripts must be official originals and must show courses completed, grades received, grading scale, duration of study, degree or diploma received, and the date conferred. Endicott College reserves the right to request verification of the credentials by an external agency.

International applicants must submit current TOEFL scores when their native language is not English or when their baccalaureate transcript is not from an institution where English is the language of instruction. Once students have been admitted as degree candidates, Endicott College will send detailed instructions about the process for acquiring an Endicott-sponsored student visa.

Program of Study


Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the program, students will: 

  • Demonstrate subject matter expertise
  • Design high quality instruction, including authentic and meaningful student assessments 
  • Analyze student performance and growth data and to use this data to improve instruction and practice
  • Teach all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, a safe and effective classroom environment, and cultural proficiency.
  • Promote the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.
  • Ensure the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice.

Total Degree Requirements - 36 credits


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