College of Education

Attentive students

Contact: Educator Licensure Office

Office: W144 Furcolo Hall
Phone: (413) 545-2701
Website: www.umass.edu/education/be-teacher/educator-licensing-programs/educator-licensing-office

Dean: Cynthia Gersti-Pepin; Interim-Associate Dean for Academic Affairs: Jennifer Randall; Associate Dean for Partnerships, Educator Preparation & Innovation: Raymond Sharick; Associate Dean for Research and Engagement: Michael Krezmien.

The College of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

The College has a diverse and multifaceted mission, with many programs in undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate education. At the undergraduate level, the College offers an undergraduate major with a specialization in early childhood education, General Education courses, undergraduate courses of general interest, and courses for students who may be interested in a career in education; the College also coordinates educator licensure programs.