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Test Waivers
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, GRE, GMAT and MTEL testing has temporarily been waived from the application requirements for a number of our graduate programs through spring 2026.
Choose the program option best for you
The Initial Licensure Only program does not lead to an academic degree. This is a certificate program leading to initial licensure in either middle school mathematics (math 5 – 8) or high school mathematics (math 8 -12).
While this program is not eligible for financial aid, the MEd programs are.
Graduate Application Process
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Licensure Only, Teacher of Mathematics Graduate Application Process
Required Materials
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Official transcript or transcript evaluation, from all institutions attended
- Three references
- Statement of purpose
- English Proficiency, if applicable for international applicants
- Licensure Only, Teacher of Mathematics does not require the GRE or MAT
Additional requirements
- A photocopy of teacher's license(s) that you may hold.
- Passing scores on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Communications and Literacy test.
- A passing score on the MTEL in the subject area portion appropriate to this program and the license being sought.
- If you do not have teacher preparation coursework or do not possess a bachelor’s degree in the major, please consult with the graduate program coordinator.
- Interview
Deadlines
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed once complete.
- The licensure-only teacher of mathematics program does not support international students in F or J status due to program modality and/or part-time status. Please contact graduate admissions to verify which programs are suitable.