Overview

In Massachusetts, teachers need to earn their Professional Licensure after they’ve taught for 5 years in a public school. A Professional Licensure helps you deepen your content knowledge and strengthen your teaching practices.

For students who have already earned their masters degree, we offer the opportunity to advance your teaching license. The Teaching program of University of Massachusetts Dartmouth provides you with the content courses needed to earn a Professional Licensure. Students are eligible for their professional licensure if they:

hold an Initial license from another institution

have obtained an Initial license through a district-based program

have same area and level as Initial License

MAT students can prepare for professional licensure in:

Biology, grades 8-12

Chemistry, grades 8-12

English, grades 5-8

English, grades 8-12

French, grades 5-12

General Science, grades 5-8

History, grades 5-8

History, grades 8-12

Mathematics, grades 5-8

Mathematics, grades 8-12

Physics, grades 8-12

Political Science/Political Philosophy, grades 5-8

Political Science/Political Philosophy, grades 8-12

Portuguese, grades 5-12

Spanish, grades 5-12

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamentals of Teaching and Learning

Culturally Responsive Curriculum and Instruction

Teaching and Managing Inclusive Classrooms, K-12

Critical Literacies

Teaching Practicum or Teaching Practicum Equivalent- Middle/Secondary

Methods and Materials for Secondary School Teachers of Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application for the master’s degree program (MAT).

Personal statement describing your beliefs about teaching and learning and why you have chosen teaching as a profession.

Two letters of recommendation from someone who can attest to your ability/potential as a teacher.

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.

Copies of MTEL score reports Communication and Literacy (01) and content area.

Resume.

Copy of Preliminary License or Initial License (if applicable).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22 USD / year

≈ 22 USD / year
Out-of-State

22629 USD / year

≈ 22629 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12539 USD / year

≈ 12539 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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MAT students can prepare for professional licensure in:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New York City

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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