MA Educator Licensure
Emerson’s master’s degree program in Communication Disorders is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to prepare students to become specialist teachers in speech, language, and hearing disorders at levels pre-K through 12.
All graduate students are encouraged to obtain the Massachusetts educator license, which is honored reciprocally in many states, often without requiring additional coursework. To qualify for the initial license, students must have a school practicum placement; must pass the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL), Communication and Literacy Skills Test section; and apply for the license.
For details, contact Sandy Cohn Thau, program director for Educator Preparation and Licensure.
Communication Disorders (MS) AT A GLANCE
54-credit program
Full-time enrollment
Fall admission
Students usually complete the degree in two years (including one or two summer sessions).
Meet the Graduate Program Director
Joanne Lasker's teaching and research focus on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), specifically for adults living with acquired neurogenic disorders. Learn more »
The master's program in speech-language pathology at Emerson College is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Jena Casbon, MS '05, discusses how Emerson prepared her for a career as a speech-language pathologist. Watch »
Graduate Studies
FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
To read the Graduate Handbook and learn about research and fellowship opportunities, visit the Graduate Studies website.
