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Stonehill Teacher Residency
Stonehill Teacher Residency is a unique program that provides graduate teacher candidates an intensive field-based residency in a partner district alongside their graduate coursework.
Apply by May 1, 2025.
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Program Overview
The Stonehill Teacher Residency program leads to a Master of Education degree with Massachusetts initial licensure. Residents engage in all aspects of the classroom and school community while learning from a mentor teacher, supporting students and participating in the development and implementation of the curriculum. This approach allows residents to apply theoretical concepts learned in graduate coursework.
Massachusetts Initial Licensure Options
Program Features
- Earn a master’s degree in one year for less than $19,000 while also earning a stipend of $18,000 to $40,000, depending on placement
- Earn your M.Ed. and Massachusetts initial licensure in special education, PreK-8 or 5-12, or math/science, 5-8
- Work as a resident under a mentor teacher in a partner school/district for a full academic year
- Access extensive opportunities to engage in all aspects of the school community
- Learn from experts at both the district and the college level
Residency Program Benefits
- Comprehensive approach to teacher preparation capitalizing on the extensive expertise of school partners
- Research shows that teacher candidates with extended field experiences are better prepared
- Learn aspects of the professional role of an educator in a supported experience
- Residencies can be a stepping stone to professional positions
- Efficient and affordable with a rigorous graduate curriculum to prepare teacher candidates for their professional roles
Tuition Rate
| Stonehill Teacher Residency Program - 12 Months | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Tuition (residents also earn a stipend of $18,000 to $40,000, depending on placement) | $18,320 |
The Residency Program ensures that we as educators have the skills to teach our students with diverse needs and different learning styles, regardless of their background and abilities. And when all children, regardless of their differences, are educated together, everyone benefits.
School and District Partnerships
Stonehill students can complete their Teacher Residency at public or private school districts in both urban and suburban settings. Stonehill's numerous partnerships with local schools ensure you'll find a placement to fit your goals.
Residency Partners
UPCOMING GRADUATE TEACHER EDUCATION EVENTS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS
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Graduate & Professional Studies Virtual Information Session
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Studying Education at Stonehill
Stonehill College's graduate teacher education programs prepare educators to lead inclusive learning environments. The College offers master's degree, teacher licensure, community education, and graduate certificate program options, and our focus on educational equity and diversity helps prepare educators for the modern classroom. Our program tenets include anti-oppressive education, social justice education and democratic education, and we work to reflect these principles in all aspects of our work.
Contact Information
Graduate & Professional Studies Admission assists students as they explore graduate and professional opportunities offered at Stonehill College.