1. New Student Orientation January, 2019
School of Education
New Student Orientation January, 2019

2. Graduate Programs in Education
State Approved Initial License Teacher programs
Early Childhood (PreK-2)
Elementary (Gr. 1-6)
Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8, 5-12)
Middle/Secondary (9 Subjects)
Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, French, General Science, History, Mathematics, Spanish.
Reading Specialist*
Candidates must already have an initial or professional teaching license in another field and have taught for one year.

3. More School Preparation Programs
Principal/Asst. Principal
Gr. Levels: PreK-6, 5-8, or 9-12
Administrator of Special Education
Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent
School Guidance Counselor
School Adjustment Counselor

4. Professional License Programs
(For teachers who already have an Initial License)
State Approved programs in
Early Childhood (PreK-2)
Elementary (Gr. 1-6)
Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8)
Candidates must seek professional licensure in the same field as their initial license.
Teachers in other licensure areas can qualify for professional licensure by completing the M.Ed. program, and transferring in graduate credits in their field in lieu of the advanced reading courses.

5. School Adjustment / School Guidance Counselor
These programs are offered only on the Springfield campus.
These programs are credits in length.

6. How Do the Programs Work?
Students join a cohort, taking one course for eight weeks, meeting only one night a week;
Once that course is over, the next one begins;
All programs have a 6-8 credit culminating experience such as practicum and field-based research paper.

7. AIC Graduate Course Format
Courses are 8 weeks in length
One night per week (always the same night)
Hours are 4:30pm-9:15pm with breaks
Five courses per year (2 in fall, 2 in spring, 1 in early summer)
Fall Semester: late August to mid-December
Spring Semester: early January to early May
Summer Semester: mid-May to end of June
No classes during public school vacations (Dec/Feb/April)
No full summer courses

8. MASS Requirements for Licensure
Initial License:
Professional License:
75 Embedded Hours in Coursework (within three courses*)
Culminating Experience
Practicum or Student Teaching (300 hours)
Completion of all MTELS
SEI Endorsement
*embedded hours requirements subject to change per MA Department of Education.
Completed an approved program and your Master’s Degree;
Taught for three years under the corresponding Initial License; (1 year required for program acceptance;
If you have a Master’s, you only need TWELVE graduate credits in the same subject area as the Initial license (no degree required);
Complete a mentoring (induction) program provided by your district.

9. Other Teachers/Licenses
Initial License
Professional License
Teachers in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) will receive College Endorsement at the conclusion of the program.
‘OTHER’ Teachers WILL NOT receive college endorsement for their professional license at the end of the program. They MUST apply for that license with DESE for an individual review.
Non-Licensure
Degree-Only
Field-Based Research Project

10. Culminating Experiences
Initial License
Professional License
Practicum or Student Teaching
300 hours
Six credits total
Professional Seminar I
Professional Seminar II
Six credits total.
Self Assessment of subject knowledge & requirements;
Pedagogical and professional knowledge and skills (action research paper)
Work with a mentor professor throughout.
Non-Licensure
Field-Based Research
Six credits
Semester long
No licensure endorsement for this option.

11. What Degree Do I Receive?
Candidates in the Teacher or Leadership programs receive either a “Master of Education” (M.Ed.) degree or a “Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies” (CAGS)
There is no difference in the coursework between the two, however for candidates to receive a CAGS you must already have earned an M.Ed.
Candidates in School Guidance/School Adjustment Counseling programs receive a M.A.E.P. degree.
The candidate’s transcript, not the diploma, will indicate the major. For example: Elementary, Reading, School Leadership, etc.

12. AIC Technology for All AIC student Portal: my.aic.edu myAIC includes
Login (using AIC & password)
myAIC includes
Blackboard
Course materials
Syllabus
Textbook info
Office365
& Calendar
Office Apps for Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
OneDrive = cloud file storage.
JenzabarUnofficial transcripts
Your courses and your grades
Live Text with Field Experience Module
All communications must be on AIC only.

13. AIC ALERTS Class Cancellations due to snow/weather:
Class cancellations depend on the individual site. If, for example, you attend Marlborough High School, and Marlborough Public Schools are closed, you will not have class.
For the Springfield Campus – we go only on what AIC does, not Springfield Public Schools.
Class cancellations will be posted on the AIC portal and a notification may be sent to AIC s and/or through Everbridge Emergency Notification Text Message System.
If schools announce an early dismissal, or no afternoon or evening activities, AIC classes are cancelled as well.
·         Please do not call your site to ask about AIC classes.

14. Is My Application Complete?
A complete file includes:
Completed and signed application with signed program agreement 
Official sealed transcript(s) of all previous academic work, undergraduate & graduate
Two letters of recommendation
Personal goal statement which details career goals and objectives.
Successful completion of the Communication & Literacy Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) for admission to the licensure track
Copy of license (if applicable)
U.S. $50 non-refundable application fee
Early Childhood & Moderate Disabilities Candidates:
Need general psychology and/or (child) development psychology prior to applying to the culminating experience
If you have questions about your application status, please contact or (413)

15. Financial Aid
Students are eligible for financial aid if they are officially accepted into the program
Must be registered for at least three credits during a semester
Non-Matriculated students are not eligible for financial aid
For any financial aid questions, please contact Nila Lenna at and/or (413)

16. Educational License Standards (EdPrep) are Governed by MA DESE
AIC complies with all MA State licensure standards.
Any mandated changes to the DESE process must be implemented by AIC.
AIC will inform students regarding changes if and when new rules, standards or criteria are instituted.

17. When You Have Questions?
You must use the AIC system available through the my.aic.edu portal
You may contact your student advisor(s):
- Kaitlin Karetka Advisor Supervisor and Guidance/School Adjustment
-Kevin Romani Advisor Middle/Secondary
-Lindsay Smithies Advisor Moderate Disabilities Pre-K/8
-Betsy Fleche Advisor Elementary and Early Childhood
- Azra Rahman Advisor Reading Specialist and Professional Licensure
- Amanda Charter Advisor School Leadership and Coordinator for Field
Experience
For specific Licensure questions, contact James Kane at

18. Thank you for choosing American International College!