The Standard Certificate permits the holder to seek employment as a teacher and is valid for five years, renewable every five years thereafter for teachers who fulfill the recertification requirements. The standard certificate also requires a research project. The Provisional Certificate with advanced standing requires one 300-hour practicum. You do not have to decide before entering the program. Upon successful completion of the program, provided you meet all other requirements to be employed as a teacher in Massachusetts, you will be eligible for advanced provisional certification in Massachusetts, and have a master's degree.
Students can begin their studies in the fall, spring or summer semesters.
You may enroll as a nondegree student prior to admission. A maximum of eight credits may be taken before acceptance as a degree candidate. Each application is considered on the basis of the total application. Many classes meet once a week in the late afternoon making it possible to maintain full-time employment while completing graduate study. However, student teaching may only be completed during the day.