Endicott College

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.Ed

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

The School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Endicott College offers the following Master of Education programs leading to Massachusetts Educator Licensure:

1. Elementary Education (1-6) Leading to Initial Licensure
2. Elementary Education (1-6) and Early Childhood (PreK-2) Leading to Professional Licensure
3. Special Needs (PreK-8) Leading to Initial Licensure in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)
4. Special Needs (PreK-8) Leading to Professional Licensure in Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)
5. Special Needs (5-12) Leading to Initial Licensure in Moderate Disabilities (5-12)
6. Special Needs (5-12) Leading to Professional Licensure in Moderate Disabilities (5-12)

Candidates may be eligible for obtaining Initial licensure in the fields listed above by completing seven post-baccalaureate courses as indicated for each program. In addition, candidates may desire to continue five common courses leading to the Master of Education in Initial Licensure in the respective fields as described above. Candidates must have met all the admission criteria and been accepted in the Master of Education program in order to complete the Initial Licensure part of the program. The additional five common courses leading to a Master of Education are: 1) Innovative Practices in Education ED 580, 2) Technology in Education ED 581, 3) Research Methods ED 582, 4) Understanding the Dynamics of Student Aspirations EDC 570, and 5) Policy, Analysis, Leadership, and the Change Process EDC 510.

Candidates holding a Massachusetts Initial License in Early Childhood or Elementary Education or Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) have the option to complete the Master of Education in Reading & Literacy for their Professional Licensure requirement.

Students should be advised that the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education(DESE) may change licensure regulations and requirements. Students must contact the DESE for such requirements.


COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS

The College has looked carefully at the options of comprehensive examination versus a Master’s thesis or project. The College selected the examination process because it provides the greatest strengths to the program during the early stages of development. The decision to utilize comprehensive examinations was based on three factors, namely, that examinations:
• provide a clear measure of outcome assessment;
• provide a framework to involve many graduate faculty in the assessment process;
• provide consistent standards of competency among all students in the program.

For these reasons a procedure on examinations has been set up that provides for the offering of one or two sittings per year. The examination will consist of three components:
• Research and Theory
• Specialization Content
• Societal and Educational Impact

Programs NOT leading to Massachusetts Educator Licensure
M.Ed. in Arts and Learning
M.Ed. in Athletic Administration
M.Ed. in Integrative Learning
M.Ed. in Montessori Integrative Learning
M.Ed. with Montessori Focus: Early Childhood
M.Ed. Montessori Early Childhood/Special Needs
M.Ed. in International Education
M.Ed. in International Education Administration
M.Ed. in International Education: Teaching ESL
M.Ed. in International Education: Educational Technology
M.Ed. in Organizational Management

Programs leading to Massachusetts Educator Licensure
M.Ed. in Elementary Education
M.Ed. in Elementary Education and Early Childhood
Professional Licensure Program
M.Ed. in Reading and Literacy
M.Ed. in Special Needs:
Moderate Disabilities (PreK–8, 5–12)
M.Ed. in Special Needs:
Severe Disabilities (All)
Programs in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) .
M.Ed. in Autism and ABA
M.Ed. in Special Needs and ABA:
Moderate Disabilities (PreK–8, 5–12)
M.Ed. in Special Needs and ABA:
Non-licensure Program
M.Ed. in Special Needs:
Severe Disabilities (All)
Graduate Certificate Program in ABA
Non-degree ABA Certificate Program
Programs in Autism Spectrum Disorder
M.Ed. in Autism and ABA
Certificate in Autism
Accelerated Secondary Teacher Preparation Program

Accreditation:

Endicott College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Eligibility Requirements:

Please refer to individual program requirements.

TRANSFER CREDITS

At the time of matriculation, students may request transfer of not more than six graduate credits completed at other accredited institutions. Only courses relevant to the program of study in which a student has received a grade of "B" or better will be accepted. Courses completed more than five years prior to the student's acceptance into his or her present program will not be considered for transfer credit. “Wrap-around” courses taken at Endicott College will be considered transfer credits if relevant to the program

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--General

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999