Undergraduate Licensure
Educator Licensure Programs
Undergraduate Program
Grade Level
Academic Program
Concentration/Minor
Early Childhood Teacher
PK-2
BS in Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Teacher
1-6
BS in Education
Elementary Education
Middle School Humanities Teacher
5-8
BS in Education
Middle School Humanities
Middle School Math/Science Teacher
5-8
BS in Education
Middle School Math/Science
Teacher of Biology
8-12
BA/BS in Biology
Secondary Ed. Minor
Teacher of Chemistry
8-12
BA/BS in Chemistry
Secondary Ed. Minor
Teacher of Earth Science
8-12
BA/BS in Geology
Secondary Ed. Minor
Teacher of English
8-12
BA in English
Secondary Ed. Minor
Teacher of History
8-12
BA in History
Secondary Ed. Minor
Teacher of Math
8-12
BA/BS in Math
Secondary Ed. Minor
Teacher of Foreign Language (Spanish)
PK-8, 5-12
BA in Spanish
Secondary Ed. Minor
Teacher of Theater
All Levels
BA in Theater Arts
Secondary Ed. Minor
Teacher of Visual Art
PK-8, 5-12
BA in Art
Education
Teacher of Physical Education
PK-8, 5-12
BS in SMS
Physical Education
Teacher of Health & Consumer Science
All Levels
BS in SMS
Health & Consumer Science
Admission to Undergraduate Licensure Programs
Step I
By completion of 30 credit hours, you should:
- Meet with your advisor
- Complete an MTEL Communication and Literacy practice test
Step II
By completion of 60 credit hours, you are eligible to apply for the licensure track. Requirements include:
- Grades of "C" or better in Composition I and II and Speech Communication courses
- A 2.75 overall GPA
- A passing score on the Communication and Literacy portion of the (MTEL)
- Successful completion of at least one course in Education
Step III
By completion of 75 credit hours, you will be admitted to the curriculum/methods courses if the previous requirements have been satisfied, and if you have a 3.0 GPA in your major(s).
Step IV
Students are admitted to a Student Teaching Practicum if you have met the following requirements:
- A 2.75 overall grade point average
- A 3.00 grade point average in your Education major
- For Secondary Education Minors, a 3.00 grade point average in your major and in your Education Minor
- A passing score on the appropriate MTEL subject matter tests
Preparing for the MTEL
Additional Requirements
American Government
Massachusetts statutes require all students seeking teacher licensure to have at least one course in the constitutional basis of American and Massachusetts government. You can meet this requirement by taking HIS 204, HIS 208, HIS 318, HIS 319, or POL 201. It is possible to demonstrate proficiency on an examination administered by the History Dept. Course credit will be given for the exam. Any course mentioned may also count toward your Division III distribution elective requirement.
CORI Requirement
Massachusetts law requires that all schools conduct criminal background checks on current and prospective employees, volunteers, school transportation providers, and others who may have "direct and unmonitored contact with children." Students must meet the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) requirements set by local school districts in order to complete pre-practicum field work and student teaching practica. Students unable to meet those requirements will be unable to complete Education Department licensure programs.
Forms
- Folder Checklist [PDF 46KB]
- Notification of Requirements Regarding MTEL [PDF 13KB]
- Application to Curriculum Methods Block [PDF 16KB]
- Biographical Information Data Sheet [PDF 46KB]
For More Information
Office of Licensure & Field Placement
Sullivan Building 101B, North Campus
Salem State College
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
Email: edlicensure@salemstate.edu
Telephone: 978.542.6472