Elementary Teacher Education Licensure

MTEL Preparation Workshops

The College offers MTEL preparation workshops that help students develop skills and provide strategies to help manage your time and test anxiety.  MTEL workshops are free for UMass Amherst, Greenfield Community College, Holyoke Community College and Springfield Technical Community College.   Click here for registration information. 

Licensure

This program leads to initial teacher licensure in Massachusetts. Because of reciprocity agreements between states, you may be able to transfer your license to another state. However, the College of Education at UMass Amherst makes no guarantees that this program meets teacher licensure requirements in any state other than Massachusetts. If you are seeking licensure in another state, click on the link below for the program of your choice for more information.  For assistance in determining whether this program will be appropriate for you, send your inquiry to the program contact identified in the program description.  Access to your state’s licensing agency is available on the Teacher Licensure Agency Directory.

Contact

For questions about Elementary Education, or if you would like to make an advising appointment, please contact the Education Advising Center at (413) 545-2231 or educadvisor [at] umass [dot] edu (subject: Inquiry%20via%20Elementary%20Ed%204%2B1%20Program%20Page) (educadvisor[at]umass[dot]edu).