Program Overview

If you are an aspiring middle or high school teacher, you will want an education program that puts theory into practice. As a secondary education student at Endicott, you may choose to focus on one of the following areas leading to licensure:

  • Bio/Biotech (biology license in grades 8-12)
  • Environmental Science (earth and space science license in grades 8-12)
  • English (English license in grades 5-12)
  • History (history license in grades 5-12)
  • Mathematics (math license in grades 5-8; 8-12)

The experience you will gain at Endicott is comprehensive. You will complete freshman and sophomore internships in a range of school settings; a sophomore and junior field experience connected to your secondary education courses; a junior-year pre-practicum experience; and a senior-year full practicum experience. Upon graduation, students who complete the licensure concentration requirements will receive Endicott College's endorsement for teaching licensure. Additionally, graduates must pass all required state-mandated MTELs to receive their license.

Curriculum Requirements

Students complete the secondary education concentration in conjunction with the appropriate liberal arts major, either bio/biotechnology, English, environmental science, history, or math.

Required Education Courses

 

  • ED 125 - Approaches to Middle and Secondary Education (Cr: 3)
  • ED 203 - Inclusionary Practices in Educational Settings (Cr: 3)
  • ED 240 - Literacies for Learning at the Middle and Secondary School (Cr: 3)
  • ED 303 - Pre-Practicum Field Experience (Cr: 1)
  • ED 330 - Sheltered English Immersion Teacher's Endorsement (Cr: 3)
  • ED 339 - Assessment for Learning (Cr: 3)
  • ED 380/380L - Methods in the Secondary Content Areas and Field Experience (Cr: 4)
  • ED 400/400L - Practicum and Seminar in Education (Cr: 12)
  • PSY 200 - Child and Adolescent Psychology (Cr: 3)

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the education program, students will:

  • Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline.
  • Communicate effectively in written form following the academic conventions of the discipline. 
  • Document and exhibit pre-service competency on each of the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers (PST)
  • Demonstrate subject matter knowledge in the liberal arts--literature, history, science, math, psychology, geography and government--in keeping with the characteristics of a "highly qualified teacher."  
  • Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the significant approaches, practices, and programs for developing reading skills and reading comprehension.

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Fifth Year Master's and Endicott Fellows Program

As a graduate of the early childhood education program, you may apply to be an Endicott Fellow, completing a year-long fellowship on staff in a partnering school while receiving a tuition-free master's degree. Or, apply to complete a master's degree in education in one year of study beginning the summer after graduation.

Experiential learning is transformative

The Endicott Experiential Edge

“Learn by doing” isn’t just a motto—it’s our mission. As one of the first schools in the country to require three internships for every student, you'll have opportunities to transform classroom learning into real-world experience, giving you a head start on your career and an edge in the competitive job market. We call this the Endicott Experiential Edge. You’ll graduate with a degree, a resume, and a bold vision for your future.

Become a Global Gull

Open to all majors and student-athletes, our study abroad program provides life-changing opportunities where you’ll build lasting friendships, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the world around you.

Career Readiness

Our extensive resources and expert staff will support you with career advising, interview skills, networking, and crafting your resume and cover letters, so you can find that job after graduation.

Graduate With a Degree, a Resume & a Job

Endicott provides an outstanding education, along with opportunities to work in your field and build your resume through three internships. Whether you pursue graduate school or embark on your career right after graduation, your time at Endicott will prepare you for the next step. Take a look at what our graduates have been up to lately.

  • Partner School Districts

    Beverly
    Manchester-Essex
    Salem
    Gloucester
    Danvers

  • Employers

    Medway Public Schools
    Primrose School
    Autism Learning Partners
    Everett Public Schools
    North Andover Public Schools

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