教育

的 Department of 教育’s programs are designed to prepare knowledgeable and 熟练的 professionals who are committed to social justice and service to learners of all ages, 家庭, 和社区. We provide an integrated program of course work and field experiences that support students in making meaningful connections between theory and praxis. 我们的学生使用反思, 创造力, 临界, and research-based practices in the pursuit of academic excellence for the common good. As the first publicly funded teacher preparation program in the 美国, we remain steadfast in the belief that innovative and responsive public education and service are vital to a socially just world.

我们提供本科, post-baccalaureate and graduate education programs leading to Initial and Professional educator licensure in Massachusetts. Approved for licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 教育 (DESE), our education program is ranked at the highest national level by the U.S. 教育部(第二章第一四分之一). 我们也提供儿童与家庭研究专业, designed for students interested in working with young children and their 家庭 as teachers or administrators in pre-school, 照顾孩子, early intervention or other community-based programs.

Our university has many resources to help prepare you. 的 现场布置 Office will help you set up your pre-practicum and practicum experiences in the field. 的 儿童早期教育中心 provide a teaching laboratory for students interested in teaching young children. 的 克里斯·沃尔什中心 offers opportunities for you to engage in internships and service learning experiences with local 家庭 and educators. 之家 提供一般辅导和写作支持. 十大网赌信誉平台在 Kappa Delta Pi honor society in education provides initiates with scholarship, career, and networking opportunities. 

We are an institution where individuals of differing cultures, 视角, 欢迎体验, 受人尊敬的, 有价值的, 和支持. At a time when the cost of education has become prohibitive for many 家庭, 十大网赌信誉平台 has proudly maintained both quality and affordability. We look forward to welcoming you into our community of learners.

以达到高标准的卓越, we encourage the development of teachers who are knowledgeable, 熟练的, 有爱心的, 包容, 道德与专业. 哲学, goals and purposes of our programs are consistent with professional standards established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as required for approval of programs to prepare candidates for teacher licensure and for reciprocal licensure through the Interstate Certification Compact.