Licensure
These programs lead 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.
Initial Teacher Licenses offered at UMass Amherst
- Art Teacher
- Biology Teacher
- Chemistry Teacher
- Chinese Language Teacher
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Earth/Space Science Teacher
- Elementary Teacher
- English Teacher
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
- French Language Teacher
- General Science Teacher
- History Teacher
- Italian Language Teacher
- Latin and Classics Teacher
- Mathematics Teacher
- Music Teacher
- Physics Teacher
- Spanish Language Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
Initial Specialist and Professional Support Personnel Licenses offered at UMass Amherst
Professional Teacher Licenses offered at UMass Amherst
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Elementary Teacher - Online Program
- General Science Teacher - Online Program
- Mathematics Teacher
To apply or inquire about these programs, visit the College's Apply page.
For a detailed list of licenses available at UMass Amherst, visit the Educator Licensing Programs page.