Education We believe education changes people. It opens doors. Emmanuel College will prepare, fulfill and enrich you as you learn to open those doors for others. Emmanuel College’s Department of Education prepares students who desire to become elementary and secondary school teachers. Students begin by building knowledge of the history and philosophical foundations of education in America. They are trained in current theory and researchbased practice in the design, delivery and management of curriculum and instruction. Students will gain fieldbased, hands-on experience as they prepare to educate the future leaders of the world.
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Majors: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Art Education (Interdisciplinary major in Studio Art and Education)
Sample Courses: EDUC1111 The Great American Experiment EDUC 2211 Elementary Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional Design for Diverse Learners I • EDUC 2311 Secondary Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional Design for Diverse Learners II • EDUC3211 Literacy and Literacy Methods I • EDUC3311 Secondary Methods: Classroom Management • EDUC4467 Student Teaching Practicum • •
Department Chair: Sally Dias, Ed.D. Vice President of Programs and Partnerships in Education / Director of the Carolyn A. Lynch Institute Administration Building, Room A-423 617-735-9798 | diass@emmanuel.edu
Where Can Studying Education Get You? Emmanuel College believes that the best preparation for success and meaningful careers is a strong liberal arts and sciences education. The education department at the College reflects that conviction. The program provides students with opportunities – through courses in specialized fields within the discipline, as well as through a required student teaching practicum – to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to move into the world of work. The education program complies with licensure requirements established by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students seeking Initial Licensure in Massachusetts must pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).