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Teaching American History

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TEC Administrative Initial Licensure Program in partnership with Boston University

TOP TEN REASONS TO ENROLL IN THE TEC/BU PROGRAM

  1. The program is sponsored by The Education Cooperative in conjunction with Boston University.
  2. Courses are held at TEC's site in Dedham during the school year.
  3. There are no summer classes.
  4. The cost is considerably less than what you would pay at BU.
  5. There is no cost for parking!
  6. Each of the five courses comes with four credits from BU.
  7. These credits can be applied towards a C.A.G.S. or Master's degree if you wish to continue at BU.
  8. Instructors are knowledgeable and dynamic.
  9. Most of the instructors are now or have been administrators in local districts.
  10. Classes operate on a cohort model and the group is small enough to foster a sense of collegiality and support.

We offer the following licenses:

  • Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent
  • Principal/Assistant Principal
  • Supervisor/Director
  • Special Education Administrator

Program Components:

  • Five administrative courses provided by Boston University with credit
  • A 25-hour pre-practicum and 300-hour practicum usually at the candidate's job site
  • Participation in several seminars and an orientation session
  • Completion of a portfolio documenting how the candidate has demonstrated the Professional Standards for Administrators

Time:

  • The program can be completed in one or two years depending upon whether the candidate chooses to do the practicum concurrent with the courses.
  • Courses meet on Wednesday evenings from September to June from 4:00-9:30
  • The first class runs from May to June

Requirements:

  • A completed application form
  • Two recommendations
  • Passing score on MTEL Communications and Literacy test
  • Copy of current teaching certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • Philosophy Statement
  • Résumé
  • Proof of 18 credit hours in subject area for Supervisor/Director candidates
  • $50 application fee

Cost:

  • The 2012-2013 cost is $9500 for the five four-credit courses and $1200 for the practicum. You may pay by check or through PayPal/Credit Card (See payment schedule). Unpaid balances will be invoiced.

Forms:

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, click here.