Master of Education: The Collaborative Teacher Education Program (CTEP)
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Leading to early childhood and elementary licensure

One of the top 50 graduate schools of education in the nation — U.S. News and World Report

Become more than a teacher — become an agent of change. This 10-month intensive training for pre-service teachers actively immerses you in a dynamic, multicultural public school teaching experience under the mentoring of our master teachers. Rooted in the constructivist theory of learning, our educational philosophy and teaching methods emphasize:

• Active investigation, collaboration, problem solving, dialogue and reflection
• Teaching for conceptual understanding
• Preparation to work successfully with diverse populations
• Using technology effectively in the teaching and learning process
• Thinking and working critically to promote social justice and equity in classrooms and schools

Our graduates are recognized by public schools and other educational settings across the nation as thoughtful, reflective practitioners capable of motivating students of all backgrounds and abilities to become lifelong learners.

Program Details

Target audience: The program is designed to meet the needs of:

• Graduating seniors at UMass Amherst
• Seniors from other institutions
• Second-career professionals who desire a teaching license

Curriculum: The Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks and Massachusetts State Standards for Licensure provide important underpinning for CTEP courses. Note: CTEP courses are only available to students who have been accepted into the program.

Credits: 39 credits, 15 of which are field based in schools.

Licensure: Master of Education degree, leading to Massachusetts Initial Licensure in elementary or early childhood education.

Fees: The cost of courses is $335 per credit. In addition there is a $45 per term registration fee.

For more information:
CTEP Program Assistant
413-545-5734
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or
Linda Neas
413-545-0246
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