Suffolk University’s Educator Licensure Programs are fully approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Licensed teachers may petition for licensure in every other state through the Massachusetts reciprocal agreement with the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC).

In collaboration with the Education Studies Program, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science prepares students who are interested in seeking initial licensure. The requirements include completion of the mathematics major and a 36 credit hour minor in middle/secondary school teaching. Upon successful completion of program requirements, individuals will be sponsored for Initial Licensure in Massachusetts. Interested students are strongly advised to declare a minor early in their college career and visit with an advisor in the Education Studies Program. For additional details, see the Department of Education & Human Services section of this catalog.