TEC TEACHER INITIAL LICENSURE PROGRAM
For secondary subject area teachers

Top ten reasons to choose TEC:

1. Summer and weekend courses that fit a teacher's schedule
2. Courses at our Dedham site
3. Practical, real-world course content
4. Knowledgeable instructors
5. Experienced practicum supervisors
6. Cohort model to foster collegiality and support
7. One or two-year program completion
8. Option to get graduate continuing education credits from Framingham State University
9. Reasonably priced program fee with three payments
10. TEC's reputation for quality programming

Program Components:

• For current teachers of record, four 36-hour courses with two in the summer and two in two-session modules
• For those not currently teaching or without appropriate background, an additional course on technology integration may be required
• A 40-hour pre-practicum and 300-hour (internship) or 150-hour (teach of record) practicum at the candidate's job site or placement site
• Completion of a portfolio documenting how the candidate has demonstrated the Professional Standards for Teachers

Requirements:

• A completed application form
• Two recommendations
• Passing score on MTEL Communications and Literacy and subject area tests and possession of a Preliminary License
• Copy of current teaching certificate
• Official transcripts
• Statement of Philosophy
• Résumé
• $50 application fee
  

Cost:

• The 2012-2013 cost is $3900 for the entire program for teachers in TEC communities
• An additional $200 for teachers in non-TEC communities
• You may pay by check or through PayPal/Credit Card (See payment schedule). Unpaid balances will be invoiced.

Forms:

• Licenses that we can endorse
• Application Form
• Course Descriptions
• Class Dates
• Payment Schedule
• Forms for those currently in program
• Contact Us

For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, click here.