Pathways are available for individuals who have already earned an Initial teaching license and are looking to advance their Massachusetts teaching license from Initial to Professional.

Coursework applicable to Professional licensure can be pursued in Early Childhood, Elementary, Moderate Disabilities, and a number of Middle School and Secondary content areas.

Please note: While MCLA does not offer graduate courses in all content areas, advisors work with individual students to accept transfer content credits earned in another university towards the MEd.

Licensure: MCLA students are able to meet the requirements for Professional licensure by following the indicated pathways and then applying for this license through the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. A complete overview of Professional Licensure requirements can be found on the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Office of Educator Licensure web page.