Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 36
Required Curriculum with MA Initial Licensure
As regulated by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the practicum requires 300 hours with a minimum of 100 hours of full responsibility in the role and grade level of the license sought. Students must have their practicum placement, supervising practitioner, and hours approved by Endicott staff before enrolling in the practicum course. Additional hours may be assigned at the discretion of the Dean, Director, Associate Director or Assistant Director.
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EDN 500 - Child and Adolescent Development (Cr: 3)
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EDN 530 - Sheltered English Immersion (Cr: 3)
Or Elective (Cr. 3)
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EDN 570 - Classroom Management (Cr: 3)
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ELM 500 - Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education (Cr: 3)
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ELM 530 - Humanities Methods in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (Cr: 3)
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ELM 550 - Curriculum and Assessment in Practice: Elementary Education (Pre-Practicum) (Cr: 3)
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ELM 560 - Practicum in Elementary Education (Cr: 3)
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ELM 565 - Reflective Seminar in Elementary Education (Cr: 3)
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MTH 540 - Early Childhood and Elementary STEM Methods (Cr: 3)
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RDL 500 - Early Literacy Development (Cr: 3)
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RDL 510 - Children's & Young Adult Literature (Cr: 3)
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SPE 500 - Teaching Students with Disabilities (Cr: 3)
Electives - 12 Credits
*Electives are chosen in consultation with the student's advisor
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EDN 500 - Child and Adolescent Development (Cr: 3)
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EDN 570 - Classroom Management (Cr: 3)
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ELM 530 - Humanities Methods in Early Childhood and Elementary Education (Cr: 3)
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MTH 540 - Early Childhood and Elementary STEM Methods (Cr: 3)
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RDL 500 - Early Literacy Development (Cr: 3)
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RDL 510 - Children's & Young Adult Literature (Cr: 3)
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SPE 500 - Teaching Students with Disabilities (Cr: 3)
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ELM 500 - Instructional Strategies in Elementary Education (Cr: 3)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Demonstrate subject matter expertise
- Design high quality instruction, including authentic and meaningful student assessments
- Analyze student performance and growth data and to use this data to improve instruction and practice
- Teach all students through instructional practices that establish high expectations, a safe and effective classroom environment, and cultural proficiency.
- Promote the learning and growth of all students through effective partnerships with families, caregivers, community members, and organizations.
- Ensure the learning and growth of all students through ethical, culturally proficient, skilled, and collaborative practice.
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