Combine Your WPI Bachelor's in STEM With Teacher Licensure

Teacher Licensure in STEM

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4 Years. A STEM Degree. A Teaching Career. Infinite Impact.

STEM degree and teaching license combined into a collaborative classroom career

Earn your B.S. in a STEM field and your initial teaching license simultaneously. Graduate in four years ready to step directly into a middle or high school classroom and start making an impact on the next generation of problem solvers on day one.

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Office: STEM Education Center
Location: 157 West Street
Phone: 508-831-4888
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Advantages and Key Facts of the UG Teacher Preparation Program

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Earn the Minor in STEM Education – Teaching by completing the Teacher Prep Program

Meaningful teaching-related experiences with K-12 students and families in our local community

Gain meaningful teaching-related experiences with K-12 students and families in our local community

Several EDU courses in TPP double count toward WPI degree requirements

Double count several EDU courses for TPP towards your WPI degree requirements

Complete your student teaching semester in a local school partnered with an expert mentor

Complete your student teaching semester in a local school partnered with an expert mentor

Develop communication and leadership skills that transfer to any industry or grad school

Develop communication and leadership skills that transfer to any industry or grad school

Join a cohort of passionate educators who find joy in fostering the learning and growth of young students

Join a cohort of passionate educators who find joy in fostering the learning and growth of young students

MA DESE Initial Licensure Programs:

Mathematics, 5-8

General Science, 5-8

Technology/Engineering, 5-12

Digital Literacy/Computer Science, 5-12

Mathematics, 9-12

Biology, 8-12

Chemistry, 8-12

Physics, 8-12

The STEM Teacher Advantage: Debunking the Myths*

The Myth The Reality
“Teachers aren’t paid well.” Competitive Salary. Massachusetts is a top-tier state for educator pay, with many districts offering starting salaries that rival entry-level corporate STEM roles.
“It’s a thankless, exhausting job.” High Impact, High Reward. While the work is demanding, teachers report significantly higher job satisfaction and “sense of purpose” than office-based professions. You aren’t just filing reports; you’re changing lives.
“No work-life balance.” The 9-Month Perk. Enjoy a professional salary with a schedule that includes summers off, plus winter and spring breaks to travel, research, or recharge.
“It’s hard to find a job.” Incredible Demand. Schools are actively recruiting STEM experts from WPI. You won’t just be looking for a job; you’ll be the candidate everyone wants to hire.
Blending TPP with your WPI Experience
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