Apply: Licensure Only, Secondary Science

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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.

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Teacher of Secondary Science - Initial Licensure Only

The Initial Licensure Only program does not lead to an academic degree. The program offers a pathway to initial licensure in a range of secondary science/STEM areas, including biology (grade 8-12), chemistry (grade 8-12), earth science (grade 8-12), general science (grade 5 – 8), and mathematics/science (grade 5-8).

While this program is not eligible for financial aid, the MEd programs are.

Application Process

Required Materials

  • $50 non-refundable application fee
  • Official transcript or transcript evaluation, from all institutions attended
  • Three references
  • Statement of purpose, addressing your interest in teaching at the secondary level (grades 8-12 and/or grades 5-8) and any teaching experience (formal or informal) that you have
  • English Proficiency, if applicable for international applicants
  • This Licensure Only Secondary Science certificate program does not require the GRE or MAT

Additional Materials

  • 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

Prerequisites 

  • Undergraduate major in biology, chemistry, geological sciences or closely related field (for license candidates in biology, chemistry, earth science, respectively) or a transcript evaluation by the program coordinator (for middle school general science and mathematics/science candidates).
  • Course in adolescent psychology (undergraduate or graduate)
  • If you do not have a course in adolescent psychology and/or do not possess a bachelor’s degree in the major related to your desired licensure area, please consult with the graduate program coordinator.

Deadlines

  • Applications accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed once complete.
  • The licensure-only secondary science 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.
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