Overview

The Initial Licensure Concentration aims to enable candidates to:

Acquire the competencies and habits of mind of effective teaching
Reflect on historical, philosophical and theoretical perspectives related to current educational issues and practice
Examine empirical research and engage in the scientific reasoning process
Acquire and apply advanced knowledge of child development theory and research in the design and implementation of education curricula, practices and environments
Acquire knowledge of how children develop as thinkers and learners
Acquire and apply advanced knowledge of emerging, research-based educational principles in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the educational environment and instructional program
Become more aware of societal demands on the curriculum as they relate to meeting the diverse needs of students
Investigate effective educational partnership models, which focus on family strengths, circumstances and cultural experiences
Demonstrate effective strategies and techniques for working with diverse populations of students in integrated learning environments
Examine the shared values, ethics, purposes and commitments, which bond the educational community

Acquire a professional orientation of collegiality and support, whereby contributions can be made to the improvement of education through the construction of knowledge and applications

Career Opportunities

Once a candidate has obtained this Early Childhood Education (PreK-2, initial licensure) degree offered by Fitchburg State University and has been endorsed by the University for initial licensure, they are eligible to teach in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Teacher of Young Children. They may engage professionally in child and family care, both public and private.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education: Theory and Practice
Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in Regular Education
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI)
Strategies for Creating an Effective Learning Environment
Developmental Assessment in Early Childhood Education
Emotional, Behavioral, and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Consultation and Collaboration Strategies
Educational Research

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00 , National

More details

National: applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

39 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fitchburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An official transcript of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
Passing scores for the Communication and Literacy subtest of the Massachusetts Test of Educator Licensure (MTEL)
Three letters of recommendation
Professional resume
Official transcripts of graduate level course work from a regionally accredited institution (if applicable)
Graduate application and fee

An essay, no more than one page in length, in response to one of the following questions:

Tell us about a positive situation in which you helped a person and made a significant difference in that person’s life.
What are the most important factors in establishing a long-term working relationship with students, friends, etc.?
Tell us about a significant event that involved you in a teaching or helping mode.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

3042 USD / year

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Out-of-State

3042 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

3042 USD / year

≈ 3042 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition, In-State and Out-of-State: $1,170 per 6 credits

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The Initial Licensure Concentration aims to enable candidates to:

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Funding

Scholarships Information

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