Teacher Licensure

Saint Michael's College Graduate Programs in Education has an approved program that leads to licensing as an elementary school teacher in grades K-6.

The required courses with their corresponding course descriptions are listed in our Graduate Catalogue, under Licensure: Elementary Education.

For more information on elementary licensure, contact:

Karen Donovan
kdonovan@smcvt.edu
802.654.2826

Saint Michael's College Graduate Programs in Education has an approved program that leads to licensing as a middle school teacher, grades 5-9, in the following subject areas:  English, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The Middle School Program at Saint Michael's College requires 18 credits of specific undergraduate or graduate courses in that area as defined in Vermont regulations.

The required courses with their corresponding course descriptions are listed in our Graduate Catalog under Licensure: Middle Level Education.

For more information on middle school licensure, contact:

Karen Donovan
kdonovan@smcvt.edu
802.654.2826

At Saint Michael's College, achieving your licensure in Secondary Education leads to licensure in the following subject areas: English, modern and classical languages (French, Spanish, Latin), mathematics, science, social studies, arts, and theater arts.  A prerequisite for this program is one 30 credit "major" in a content area appropriate to secondary curriculum and as defined in Vermont regulations.

The required courses with their corresponding course descriptions are listed in our Graduate Catalogue under Licensure: Secondary Education.

For more information on secondary school licensure, contact:

Karen Donovan
kdonovan@smcvt.edu
802.654.2826

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Dozens of languages other than English are now spoken in the homes of many of Vermont's school children.  ESL teachers provides the bridge for learning for these students.

The ESL Licensure Program is available in conjunction with the Master's Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and prepares successful candidates to teach ESL in Vermont public schools in Grades pre-kindergarten through sixth, seventh through twelfth, or pre-kindergarten through twelfth.

Students need to apply to both the TESOL Program (for the Master's) and the Graduate Education Program (for licensure).

Saint Michael's College Graduate Programs in Education has an approved program that leads to teacher licensure in ESL PreK-6, 7-12, or PreK-12. This program is in conjunction with the master's degree program in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MATESOL) program, and advisors are assigned in both programs.

There are 15 required courses for a total of 51 credits that you will need to take for the ESL PK-12 Initial Licensure Programs. These courses with their corresponding course descriptions are listed in our Graduate Catalogue under Licensure: English to Speakers of Other Languages. There is a recommended sequence for these courses.

Do you love working with non-native speakers? Find out more about this program. Contact:

Dr. Anne Judson
ajudson@smcvt.edu
802.654.2611

For other TESOL programs, contact:

Dr. Elizabeth O'Dowd
eodowd@smcvt.edu
802.654.2276

Arts

The Arts face tremendous challenges in and out of the classroom. Through their dedication to the arts and education, art teachers make an invaluable contribution to the preservation of this discipline. Achieving your licensure in Art is your first step toward making a difference with art and for art.

Saint Michael's College Graduate Programs in Education has an approved program that leads to teacher licensure in art (visual arts) PreK-6, 7-12, or PreK-12.

The required courses with their corresponding course descriptions are listed in our Graduate Catalogue under Licensure: Art (PreK-6, 7-12, PreK-12).

Make a difference. Contact:

Dr. Jonathan Silverman
jsilverman@smcvt.edu
802.654.2306

Saint Michael's College Graduate Programs in Education has an approved program that leads to licensing as a Special Educator for grades K-8, grades 7-Age 21, or grades K-Age 21.

The required courses with their corresponding course descriptions are listed in our Graduate Catalog, under Licensure: Special Educator.

To find out more about becoming a special educator, contact:

Karen Donovan
kdonovan@smcvt.edu
802.654.2826