Prepare to make a difference in the lives of students
Worcester State University offers the Initial Licensure Program in Secondary School Education. Certain grade levels covered by licensure differ based on subject areas (see table below). For more information about licensure areas, please see an academic advisor from the Education Department. Students who complete the 4+ Initial license in Secondary School will earn a Master’s Degree in Education in Secondary School. The Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) is embedded in the program at various stages and must be passed for completion of the program and licensure.
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education offers Initial Licensure programs in the following areas in cooperation with liberal arts and sciences departments in the Worcester State University Education Program:
- Teacher of Biology (8–12)
- Teacher of Chemistry (8–12)
- Teacher of Earth and Space Science (8–12)
- Teacher of English (8–12)
- Teacher of History (5–12)
- Teacher of Mathematics (8–12)
- Teacher of Spanish (5–12)
Why Study Education at Worcester State?
- Hands-on student-teaching programs in local school districts
- Practical experiences starting the first year in the program
- Gamma Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society
- Beta Mu Chapter of Alpha Upsilon Alpha Honors Society
- International Phi Delta Kappa Alumni Honors Society
- Extensive preparation for the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure
- National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) Accreditation
- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Approved Program
- Association for Advance Quality of Educator Preparation (AAQEP) Accreditation
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Management and Child Guidance
- Educator & Cultural Diversity
- Assessment and Adjustment
- Family and Community Engagement
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Exceptionalities and Accommodating Diverse Learners
- Children’s Literature
- Language Arts & Literacy
- Social Studies and Multiculturalism
- Children And Youth With Disabilities
- History and Philosophy of Ed
- Educational Psychology
- Emergent Literacy
- Integrating Science, Social Studies and the Fine Arts
- Typical and Atypical Children
- Elementary Education
- Middle School Education
- Secondary Education
- School Psychology
- Moderate Disabilities
- Teaching English as Second Language
- Sheltered English Immersion
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Leadership and Administration
- The Teaching of Reading
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The mission of the WSU/WPS Professional Development Schools Partnerships is to uphold a learning community with the shared goals of improving and enriching the professional preparation of teacher candidates, providing ongoing professional development of teachers, enhancing faculty development, applying inquiry directed at the improvement of practice, and improving P-12 student achievement and learning.
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Our Professional Development Schools (PDS) partnerships are collaborative endeavors between 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools in Worcester, Massachusetts and Worcester State University. The stakeholders in the partnerships share a commitment to enhancing education and student achievement in the region through quality teacher education, in-service teacher training, shared inquiry, and innovative methodologies. Worcester State University established its first PDS partnership with Chandler Magnet School in 1995 and the partnerships have evolved and expanded to include 12 schools in the Worcester Public Schools. These partnerships were developed based on recommendations from the Holmes Group, a consortium of teacher preparation universities, in 1995 and now follow guidelines established by the National Association of Professional Development Schools.
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Belmont Street Community School
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Chandler Elementary Community School
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Chandler Magnet School
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Columbus Park Preparatory Academy
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May Street School
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Norrback Avenue School
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Tatnuck Magnet School
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Woodland Academy
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Forest Grove Middle School
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Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School
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South High Community School
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North High School
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See the diverse career paths that a degree in Education can prepare you for
Explore a wide range of rewarding professional opportunities with your Education degree from Worcester State.