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Teacher of History and Social Science (5-12) Initial License

Prepares candidates for:

  • Teacher of History and Social Science (5-12) Initial License

Candidates may come from either inside or outside the field of public education.

Prerequisites

  • A Bachelors Degree

Program Requirements

Enrollees of the Teacher of History and Social Science Program will:

Passing scores on the Communication and Literacy MTELs are required with application. Endorsement in the Licensure Program is contingent upon successful completion of all the MTELs.

    MTEL Requirements

    • Communication and Literacy Skills Test
    • History and Social Science Test

    Practicum

    A 300-hour Supervised Practicum in the role of the license sought is required. Click here to learn more about the Practicum.

    Graduate Credit

    All courses may be taken for graduate credit. For those interested in obtaining a graduate degree, graduate credits may be applied toward a M.Ed. – Curriculum & Teaching or a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS), through CES’ partnership with Fitchburg State University. Graduate credit registration forms are available at the first session of each course. For more information about the Graduate Options available, click here.

    Liza Manchester

    Liza Manchester joined CES Licensure Programs in 2016. She is the point of contact for inquiries about the Licensure program as well as coordinates admissions, advising, and the practicum semester for all teacher licensure candidates. Liza hosts regular online information sessions about CES Teacher Licensure Programs. Prior to CES, Liza worked in community-based organizations and higher education in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

    Position: Candidate Advising and Practicum Manager

    Email: lmanchester@collaborative.org

    Phone: (413) 239-2398

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