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Licensure Only, Elementary Education

This program is designed for those seeking initial licensure in elementary education but not a master’s degree. Typically, people with a master's degree and many education credits will apply for this program

Elementary school teachers must demonstrate knowledge and excitement about content across the curriculum. Let your passion for learning lead your students to develop the skills they need to be successful learners and people.

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Program Overview

Explore Pathways to a Career in Elementary Education

Salem State offers three unique pathways to prepare you for the next steps in your career as an elementary school teacher.
 

  • Licensure only, elementary education: This program is designed for those seeking initial licensure in elementary education but not a master’s degree.
  • MEd, elementary education, initial licensure: This program is designed for career changers or recent graduates from undergraduate school who wish to pursue teaching grades 1-6 in Massachusetts.
  • MEd, elementary education, advanced studies: This program is designed for those who already have an initial license or are not seeking a license and are seeking graduate-level expertise in elementary education.

If you have any questions about which program would be the best fit for you, please reach out to graduate admissions.

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Want to learn more about the elementary education program? Contact the program coordinator, Anneliese Worster.

For admissions-related questions, please contact graduate admissions. 

Graduate Admissions

Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm
331 Lafayette St.
Second Floor,
Salem, MA 01970
Mailing Address:
352 Lafayette St.
Salem, MA 01970
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