The concentration partially fulfills the requirements for the?Massachusetts Initial Teacher Licensure, grades 5-8 or grades 8-12. Students seeking licensure must also complete a minor in Secondary Education. Students should also refer to the?Department of Secondary Education and Professional Programs?section of this catalog for specific licensure and minor requirements. The English education concentration fulfills all of the requirements of the English major.

Students interested in seeking Massachusetts teacher licensure should refer to the following department links for specific teacher licensure and program requirements:?Elementary and Early Childhood Education?or?Special Education?for students double majoring in elementary education, early childhood education or special education; or?Secondary Education and Professional Programs?for students minoring in secondary education (high school, middle school or PreK-12 specialist).