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Teacher Preparation
Salem State University School of Education offers multiple paths to becoming a licensed teacher in Massachusetts. Successfully completing an initial licensure program as part of the undergraduate 4+1 program, in a graduate licensure only program, or as an M.Ed. or MAT will result in receiving an endorsement for initial licensure.
However, many of the graduate program options enable participants to apply for a preliminary license directly with the state partway through the program and the master's degree programs allow completers to apply for professional licensure from the state after three years of teaching experience without any additional graduate work.
Degree Programs
Math, Middle/High School Teacher Prep
BS/M.Ed
Combined Undergraduate + Graduate
If you see yourself as a middle or high school mathematics teacher, the dual degree 4+1 program is the way to get there. Major in mathematics and minor in education to reach your teaching goals.
18247 Apply nowPhysical Education, Teacher Prep
BS/M.Ed
Combined Undergraduate + Graduate
If you see yourself as a physical education teacher, the dual degree 4+1 program is the way to get there. Major in sports and movement science and minor in education to reach your teaching goals.
18247 Apply nowElementary Education (Grades 1-6), Teacher Prep
BA/M.Ed
Combined Undergraduate + Graduate
The combined bachelors and masters 4+1 elementary program is designed to send expertly prepared, experienced teachers into our public school classrooms. Our program combines intensive, early experiences in our partner schools with rigorous academic expectations.
18247 Apply nowEnglish, Middle/High School Teacher Prep
BA/M.Ed
Combined Undergraduate + Graduate
If you see yourself as a middle or high school English teacher, the dual degree 4+1 program is the way to get there. Major in English and minor in education to reach your teaching goals.
18247 Apply nowHistory, Middle/High School Teacher Prep
BA/M.Ed
Combined Undergraduate + Graduate
If you see yourself as a middle or high school history teacher, the dual degree 4+1 program is the way to get there. Major in history and minor in education to reach your teaching goals.
18247 Apply nowSpanish, Middle/High School Teacher Prep
BA/M.Ed
Combined Undergraduate + Graduate
If you see yourself as a Spanish teacher, the combined degree 4+1 program is the way to get there. Start your studies in the bachelor of arts in World Languages and Cultures (Spanish concentration) and talk to your advisor about applying to the combined BA/M.Ed. program during your sophomore year. You will graduate with a Massachusetts teacher’s license, a master’s degree, and ample experience teaching Spanish as a second language, ready to fill the critical need for Spanish teachers in our state!
18247 Apply nowEarly Childhood (Preschool-2nd Grade) Teacher Prep
BA/M.Ed
Combined Undergraduate + Graduate
The combined bachelors and masters 4+1 early childhood program is designed to send expertly prepared, experienced teachers into our public school classrooms. Our program combines intensive, early experiences in our partner schools with rigorous academic expectations.
18247 Apply now
School Counseling, Teacher Prep
M.Ed
Graduate
If you are interested in helping students achieve their academic, social, and personal goals, school counseling is the path for you.
841 Learn more about the M.Ed in School Counseling, Teacher Prep.
660 Apply nowAdvanced Studies in Special Education
M.Ed
Graduate
If you are looking to develop expertise in special education without the focus on classroom instruction, this program is the right fit for you.
801 Apply nowSchool Adjustment Counseling
M.Ed
Graduate
Graduates of this innovative program will earn their Master’s degree in School Counseling and receive endorsements for initial licensure in both School Counseling and School Adjustment Counseling. This program will ensure that students receive the comprehensive training needed to support the academic, career/professional, personal/social, and emotional needs of all K-12 students.
13492 Learn more about the M.Ed in School Adjustment Counseling.
660 Apply nowSpecial Education, Teacher Prep
M.Ed
Graduate
Our program is geared toward cultivating the skills, methods, and strategies needed to support students with mild to moderate special education needs for inclusion in general education classrooms.
801 Apply nowMaster of Education in Reading
M.Ed
Graduate
Students enrolled in the Masters of Education in Reading will develop the expertise to become a reading practitioner. This program is designed for an experienced educator who holds an initial classroom teaching license and who wants to serve schools as a teacher of reading at the early childhood, elementary, middle, secondary or post-secondary levels or who wants to remain a classroom teacher with expertise in reading.
20237 Learn more about the M.Ed in Master of Education in Reading.
800 Apply nowEarly Childhood (Preschool-2nd Grade) Teacher Prep
M.Ed
Graduate
Early childhood is a unique time in a child’s development and it takes special skills and competencies to provide children with the grounding on which they build the rest of their education. Explore this program to find out how you can be a part of this innovative field.
296 Learn more about the M.Ed in Early Childhood (Preschool-2nd Grade) Teacher Prep.
795 Apply nowElementary (Grades 1-6) Teacher Prep
M.Ed
Graduate
Elementary school teachers must demonstrate knowledge and excitement about content across the curriculum. Let your passion for learning lead your students into developing the skills they need as both learners and people.
18798 Learn more about the M.Ed in Elementary (Grades 1-6) Teacher Prep.
796 Apply nowLibrary Media Studies
M.Ed
Graduate
The Library Studies Program at Salem State University offers students the opportunity to earn a master’s degree in Education while earning initial certification as a Library Teacher K–12 in Massachusetts. Our goal is to prepare our students to become innovative and creative school librarians through the introduction of best practices, new ideas in the field, and avenues for the pursuit of excellence. Resources for knowledge acquisition, literature K-12, information literacy, management of the school library, and library design are just a few of the topics covered in our courses.
Through fieldwork and practicum experiences students have hands-on experiences in the field. The online, asynchronous format of the program allows students the flexibility to take courses when they can without travel hardships. Instructors in the program are recognized throughout Massachusetts and the United States as leaders in the field of school librarianship.
18574 Learn more about the M.Ed in Library Media Studies.
798 Apply nowAdvanced Studies in Early Childhood
M.Ed
Graduate
Early childhood is about more than classroom instruction. Pursue this program to learn about elements across society that impact early childhood.
795 Apply nowAdvanced Studies in Elementary Education
M.Ed
Graduate
The elementary years are about more than classroom instruction. Pursue this program to learn about elements across society that impact elementary schooling and elementary aged children.
18796 Learn more about the M.Ed in Advanced Studies in Elementary Education.
796 Apply nowEnglish, Middle/High School Teacher Prep
MAT
Graduate
Pursue a balanced program of reflection and research in principles and practices for the instruction of English language and literature with a particular emphasis placed on contemporary methodology.
832 Learn more about the MAT in English, Middle/High School Teacher Prep.
803 Apply nowHistory, Middle/High School Teacher Prep
MAT
Graduate
The master of arts in teaching history is designed for liberal arts graduates who wish to begin preparation for teaching history at the secondary level or practicing teachers who desire to expand their understanding of the educational process while increasing their formal education in history.
805 Apply nowMathematics, Middle/High School Teacher Prep
MAT
Graduate
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to confidently teach mathematics with a deep focus on the underpinnings of algebra, calculus, geometry, statistics and number systems so students learn to think like mathematicians.
838 Learn more about the MAT in Mathematics, Middle/High School Teacher Prep.
806 Apply nowSpanish, Middle/High School Teacher Prep
MAT
Graduate
Salem State University’s Master of Arts in Teaching Spanish prepares students to work at either the elementary or secondary level. Our program is unique because it runs through the world languages department and is taught entirely by full time professors. The rigorous Spanish course package is entirely in Spanish and offers a solidly balanced preparation. The program is especially beneficial for initial level students, but our MAT program addresses all coursework needed for the professional license as well as the initial license.
842 Learn more about the MAT in Spanish, Middle/High School Teacher Prep .
808 Apply nowTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Teacher Prep
MAT
Graduate
This versatile program prepares you to teach in a variety of settings, combining theory and practice in preparing speakers of other languages to progress towards fluency in English.
833 Learn more about the MAT in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Teacher Prep.
804 Apply nowReading Teacher Prep
Licensure
Graduate
This program is designed for an experienced educators who holds an initial teaching license and wants to serve as a teacher of reading. Coursework will help you develop an understanding of reading and writing processes, enhance classroom reading instruction, assess reading difficulties, use literature in reading and language arts programs, and serve as a teacher leader around reading.
800 Apply now
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Certificate
Graduate
The graduate certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages is designed to prepare students to teach in a variety of community, international, workplace, and adult settings. Whether you are beginning your career in TESOL or looking to make a difference in the lives of English learners, this flexible 15-credit program can be tailored to help you meet your goals.
534 Learn more about the Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
804 Apply nowSchool Adjustment Counseling
Licensure
Graduate
Graduates of this innovative program will receive endorsements for initial licensure in both School Counseling and School Adjustment Counseling.This program will ensure that students receive the comprehensive training needed to support the academic, career/professional, personal/social, and emotional needs of all K-12 students.
660 Apply nowMath Fast-Track, Licensure Only
Licensure
Graduate
Our fast track-mathematics program is a certificate program leading to a Initial licensure in either middle school mathematics (math 5 – 8) or high school mathematics (math 8 -12). The program is intended for students with a background in mathematics who are already teaching with a preliminary license and now need pedagogy and methods coursework along with a practicum to earn Initial license. The practicum is done at the student’s current teaching job. Program candidates who did not major in mathematics should contact the program coordinator to see if additional mathematical coursework is required in order to be eligible for this program. This program is ideal for an aspiring teacher who already holds a bachelor’s and master’s in mathematics and needs to satisfy DESE requirements for Initial licensure.
809 Apply nowSpecial Education Licensure Only
Licensure
Graduate
Our program is geared toward cultivating the skills, methods, and strategies needed to support students with mild to moderate special education needs for inclusion in general education classrooms.
801 Apply nowTESOL, Licensure Only
Licensure
Graduate
This initial licensure only program in TESOL allows students to obtain a PK-6 or 5-12 Massachusetts teacher educator license in TESOL without pursuing the entire master's degree. It is designed for those who already have a master's degree in another field, or for those who have another initial or professional license in ESL.
804 Apply nowSchool Counseling, Licensure Only
Licensure
Graduate
If you are interested in helping students achieve their academic, social, and personal goals, school counseling is the path for you.
18173 Learn more about the Licensure in School Counseling, Licensure Only.
660 Apply nowEarly Childhood Licensure Only
Licensure
Graduate
Early childhood is a unique time in a child’s development and it takes special skills and competencies to provide children with the grounding on which they build the rest of their education. Explore this program to find out how you can be a part of this innovative field.
795 Apply nowElementary Education Licensure Only
Licensure
Graduate
Elementary school teachers must demonstrate knowledge and excitement about content across the curriculum. Let your passion for learning lead your students into developing the skills they need as both learners and people.
18797 Learn more about the Licensure in Elementary Education Licensure Only.
796 Apply now