MODERATE DISABILITIES 5 TO 12

TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE DISABILITIES (5-12) LICENSURE**

1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Major in a specific subject taught in 5-12***
3. Pass on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure**
4. GPA of 2.6 for admission into the program
5. 2.7 average in English Comp I and II
6. GPA of 2.8 to enroll in practicum

REQUIRED COURSEWORK FOR MODERATE DISABILITIES LICENSURE, 5-12

Decisions regarding coursework in the academic major are based on a student?s prior academic record, performance on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), previous college coursework, professional experience and/or other performance evidence reflective of the student having met state and national standards.

See Appendix A for academic subject matter coursework.

It is important for a student to meet with an academic advisor as early as possible to determine a program of study.

*Field Experience

**As well as passing the communication, literacy and foundation of reading portions of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure, those seeking teacher of students with moderate disabilities, 5-12 licensure, must pass either the general curriculum test (see requirements listed in Appendix A) or a subject test in one of the core academic subjects taught in 5-8 or 8-12. If the teacher candidate is seeking an academic area, an advisor in that area must be consulted.

 

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