UMass Boston

Do you have a passion for teaching and developing the best in others? Consider a major or minor in education to begin your teaching career in the College of Education and Human Development.

You will have the opportunity to explore a career in teaching through:

• Coursework - You will engage in coursework around growth and development, instructional strategies, teaching diverse learners, and more
• Field Experiences - You will have the opportunity to gain student teaching experience through one of our partnering urban, K-12 public schools, early childhood centers, and Early-Interventions programs.

CEHD Offerings
 

Major: Early Education Care in Inclusive Settings (EECIS)
 Concentrations (all EECIS majors are required to select one concentration):

• Preschool Education and Care
• Leadership and Supervision
• Early Intervention
• Infant Toddler Care and Education
• Early Childhood Licensure (Pre-K - Grade 2)

Minor: Middle/Secondary Education, with pathways leading to Massachusetts Initial Teacher Licensure in grades 5-12 in the following subject areas:

• English
• History
• Mandarin Chinese
• Spanish
• Math*
• Biology*
• Chemistry*
• Earth Science*
• Music**

Please note: if you are interested obtaining licensure within Middle/Secondary Education must major in the area the subject you want to teach (i.e. if you wish to teach Spanish, you must major in Spanish and minor in Middle/Secondary Education).

*Students in the College of Science and Math who are interested in studying in these areas should consider the UTeach program.
**Students interested in Music Education and Licensure should contact Josef Hanson, Josef.Hanson@umb.edu.
 
Special Programs: UTeach