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EdM in Elementary Education with Initial License in Elementary Education (Grades 1-6) at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

Programme leading to initial licence in elementary education (grades 1-6) built on research on criticality and humanizing pedagogy. Students complete at least 120 hours of fieldwork before practicum and a full-term student-teaching practicum in spring; full-time and part-time options exist.

Faculty: Wheelock College of Education & Human Development  |  Duration: 36 units (52 units for dual track with Special Education; 18 units ESL add-on)  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Courses include Teaching Inclusive Language Arts, Science and Social Studies with Pre-Practicum, Reading Development, Mathematical Reasoning and Methods of Teaching Mathematics, Special Education curriculum, Foundational Literacy Skills, Teaching English Language Learners and a 6-unit student-teaching practicum.

Career pathways

Licensure as an elementary education teacher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Wheelock graduate programmes (Master's and CAGS): GRE and MTEL scores are not required. Two letters of recommendation, a statement of qualifications and objectives (about two double-spaced pages), an equity and inclusion statement (up to two pages), a resume/CV and transcripts from all institutions attended are required; the bachelor's degree must be conferred before the programme begins. English proficiency for applicants without a waiver: Duolingo 130, IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL 100 overall. Application fee $95. Designed for candidates with a liberal or professional undergraduate degree.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Duration: 36 units (52 units for dual track with Special Education; 18 units ESL add-on)

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