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4+ Initial License in Middle S...

4+ Initial License in Middle School Education


IN THIS SECTION
  • Education (4+ Initial License)
    • 4+ Initial License in English as a Second Language
  • Education — Moderate Disabilities (Non-Licensure)
    • Master of Education — Moderate Disabilities (Non-Licensure)
  • Educational Leadership and Administration (Online)
    • Online Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Administration
  • Early Childhood Education
    • Early Childhood Education Major
  • Early Childhood Education (Online)
    • Online Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
  • Early Education and Care
    • Early Education and Care Program
  • Education
    • Education Studies Major
    • Education Studies Minor
    • Master of Education
  • Education — Moderate Disabilities
    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program for Initial Teacher Licensure — Moderate Disabilities
    • Master of Education — Moderate Disabilities
  • Education — Moderate Disabilities (Online)
    • Online Master of Education — Moderate Disabilities
  • Education — Reading
    • Master of Education — Reading
  • Education in English as a Second Language
    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program for Initial Teacher Licensure in English as a Second Language (Pre-K-6 and 5-12)
    • Master of Education in English as a Second Language
  • Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction
    • Education Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Education Specialist in School Psychology
    • Education Specialist in School Psychology
    • Education Specialist in Secondary Education
      • Education Specialist in Secondary Education
    • Elementary Education
      • Elementary Education Major
    • Elementary Education (Online)
      • Online Master of Education in Elementary Education
    • Master of Education in Secondary Education
      • Master of Education in Secondary Education
    • Middle School Education
      • 4+ Initial License in Middle School Education
      • Middle School Education Minor
      • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program for Initial Teacher License in Middle or Secondary Education
      • 4+ Initial License and MEd in Middle School Education
    • Reading Specialist
      • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for Initial Teacher License for Reading Specialist
    • School Leadership and Administration
      • Master of Education in School Leadership and Administration
    • Secondary School Education
      • 4+ Initial License in Secondary School Education
      • Secondary School Education Minor
        • 4+ Initial License and M.Ed. in Secondary School Education

      Prepare to make a difference in the lives of students

      The 4+ Middle Initial Licensure program is for students who are majoring in DESE approved licensure program areas and are seeking a license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at the middle school level. Students may choose to use some of the courses to meet some LASC requirements. Students must complete all LASC and Major requirements.

      Check out the different education courses waiting for you at Worcester State!

      ED-149 Introduction to the Teaching Profession Middle/Secondary School

      This course will provide a basic understanding to the teaching aspects in middle and secondary classrooms. It will explore the Massachusetts Department of Educational Professional Standards for Teachers and give students a general orientation to the profession. Principles of the teaching/learning process and related skills will be addressed, in addition to observable behaviors in the classroom setting(s). Students will be required to do 5 fieldwork observation hours in an accredited middle/secondary school.
      3 credits

      ED-207 The Adolescent in Schools & Society

      This course will investigate the educational, psychological, social and environmental factors related to adolescents in school settings.
      3 credits

      ED-251 Principles of Curriculum, Instruction, And Assessment in Middle and High School

      Introduces lesson planning, literacy demands, curriculum development and assessment strategies at the middle and high school level. 10 hours of fieldwork.
      3 credits

      ED-270 Diversity & Multicultural Ed

      Introduction to multicultural education, equity and social justice issues in education including a focus on race, ethnicity, languages, class, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disabilities.
      3 credits

      ED-909 RETELL: Best Practices for English Language Learners

      The course addresses research based institutional and assessment strategies for English language learners. Working with culturally diverse learners 25 hours of pre-practicum experience required.
      3 credits

      ED-973 Instructional Design and Evaluation for Middle-Secondary School

      The course reviews relevant models of instruction and their application in middle and secondary school grades, examines appropriate evaluation strategies and approaches designed to give students the ability to plan and implement overall assessment strategies, including alternative assessment, and the use of technology in instruction and evaluation. Includes 15 pre-practicum hours
      3 credits

      ES-925 Inclusive Settings: Learning Strategies and management Techniques (5-12)

      The course focuses on learning and behavior needs of children with disabilities. Developing strategies to improve teaching and learning for all students in inclusive grade 5-12 classrooms. The course does not meet competencies for license in Moderate Disabilities.
      3 credits

      ES-905 Methods and Materials for Teaching Humanities

      The course focuses on teaching methods and advanced curriculum course for humanities fields including English, World Language, and History/Political Science. Taken concurrently with pre-practicum.
      3 credits

      ES-906 Methods and Materials for Teaching Science and Math

      The course focuses on teaching methods and advanced curriculum course for science and mathematics fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and health. Candidates will develop skills in assessment, data collection, and adjustment to practice based on evidence and will apply these skills in the pre-practicum classroom. Taken concurrently with pre-practicum.
      3 credits

      ES-921 Clinical Experience for Middle-Secondary Grades (5-12)

      Pre-practicum experience in the subject area and at the level necessary to meet requirements of license which the candidate is pursuing. Involves planning, implementing, and evaluating learning for every student.
      3 credits

      ED-981 Advanced Foundations of Education

      The course explores historical, philosophical, psychological, legal, and cultural foundations for education and school practices.
      3 credits

      ED-958 Middle School Curriculum and Instruction: Strategies and Modification

      The course is designed to give students the ability to design and present instruction in ways that are commensurate with the developmental needs and readiness of early adolescent learners. The issues of inclusion, cooperative learning, block scheduling, thematic, and integrated curriculum and interdisciplinary curriculum are examined.
      3 credits

      ED-959 Assessment, Differentiation and Data Analysis in Middle School

      Designed to give students the ability to plan and implement overall assessment strategies appropriate for middle school grades including formative, summative, differentiated, performance based, and self assessment strategies. Analysis of assessment data will inform adjustments to practice.
      3 credits

      ED-963 The Understanding and Teaching of Culture

      The course focuses on approaches to cultural analysis and survey of techniques used to teach culture in the classroom.
      3 credits

      ES-950 Disciplinary, Multimodal and Critical Literacies Across the Content Area

      This course examines the language, literacy, and technology demands in history, math, the sciences, English language arts, Spanish and other academic disciplines and guides teachers to develop effective strategies to meet those demands. It focuses on the literacy and technology skills that students in all subjects need to be college, career, and world ready and strategies for effective differentiation and adaptation for English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities.
      3 credits

      ED-982 Research in Education

      The course examines different research methods and designs, including writing hypothesis, reviewing literature, gathering data and preparing research proposals.
      3 credits

      ED-994 Thesis Seminar

      Students work with faculty advisor(s) to design, implement, and evaluate a formal study that seeks to investigate a significant issue, professional and content related in secondary school education. The focus is on the application of research skills and the presentation of research reports.
      3 credits

      Why Study Education at Worcester State?

      Worcester State’s nationally accredited Education program offers enriching extracurriculars, holistic curriculum and hands-on, practical classroom experience in almost every class.
      • 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 
      • 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.

      • 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.

        • Belmont Street Community School

        • Chandler Elementary Community School

        • Chandler Magnet School

        • Columbus Park Preparatory Academy

        • May Street School

        • Norrback Avenue School

        • Tatnuck Magnet School

        • Woodland Academy

        • Forest Grove Middle School

        • Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School

        • South High Community School

        • North High School

      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.

      Daycare Center Administrator
      Special Education Teachers
      Daycare Provider
      English as a Second Language Teacher
      Program Director
      Reading Specialist
      Special Needs Teacher
      PreK-12 Teacher

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