Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure (PBTL) Program

Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure (PBTL) Program

Massachusetts has several levels of teacher licensure. Framingham State University's PBTL Program prepares students for the Initial License with its coursework, field-based experiences, and supervised practicum. The Initial License has a life of five (5) years of teaching. The professional license may be earned by adding an appropriate master’s program.

The requirements mandated by Massachusetts are a major effort to strengthen the preparation of teachers and administrators in the schools. Framingham State University has responded by adjusting the requirements in its programs. It will continue to do so, as it simultaneously seeks to protect the interests of its students while remaining in compliance with state regulations. All information in this bulletin is accurate as of press time and is subject to any further change in state laws and regulations.

Further information about the PBTL Program may be obtained from the Office of Graduate Admissions.

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Eleni Polymeros is a graduate student in the Literacy & Language Master’s Degree program hoping to become a Reading Specialist in the future. Currently, Eleni works at the Field School in Weston, MA with 5th Grade students.

Concentrations

  • Biology Grades 8-12
  • Chemistry Grades 8-12
  • Early Childhood Grades PreK-2*
  • Earth & Space Science Grades 8-12
  • Elementary Grades 1-6*
  • English Grades 5-12*
  • World Language: Spanish Grades 5-12
  • General Science Grades 5-8
  • History/Social Science Grades 5-12*
  • Mathematics Grades 5-8*
  • Mathematics Grades 8-12*
  • Middle School: Mathematics/Science Grades 5-8
  • Physics Grades 8-12
  • Visual Art Grades PreK-8*
  • Visual Art Grades 5-12*

* Master’s Degree options available as well

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2025-2026 Costs

Tuition

$904

Fees

$571

TOTAL

$1,475 per course

International Student Fee additional

$1,350 per semester

Programs
50+
Grads closer to achieving their goal
90%
Graduate Students
1.3K
Average Class Size
18