What You’ll Learn

• Among other topics, you’ll study literature, media, and text for young adolescents; literacy interventions; inventive thinking; and multi-modal literacy.  
• You’ll learn how to create engaging lesson plans and scaffolded curricula, and you’ll be prepared to demonstrate the power of reading and writing to facilitate positive personal growth and empathy.  
• You’ll study and apply equity pedagogy, inclusive practices, and universal design. 
• You’ll be equipped to advocate for inclusion and equity, embrace difference, and promote social justice by becoming a knowledgeable professional with the courage to pursue a classroom experience that supports every student. 

Students may choose to earn a full master’s degree or may choose to follow the Post-Baccalaureate option. Please see Curriculum for details.

Outside the Classroom, In the Community 

You’ll complete two required practicums and a full-time, semester-long Student Teaching internship. These experiences will provide you with practical knowledge and the ability to translate theory into instruction in a variety of educational settings.

This program is approved by the Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE). Graduates will be eligible for an Initial Educator’s License with an English endorsement for grades 5-9.