Associate in Arts

Elementary Education Transfer Compact

Students must graduate with a minimum 2.75 GPA and attain a passing score on the Communication and Literacy skills (CLST) portion of the Massachusetts Tests for Education Licensure (MTEL) to be accepted directly into an education program. If students do not meet the criteria above, they may be admitted to the required academic (second) major on initial acceptance to the bachelor's institution. Elementary Education students must pass two additional MTEL tests: General Curriculum and Foundations of Reading before beginning their education coursework at the bachelor's level.

For students planning to teach in Massachusetts public schools, please refer to the Education Licensure Requirements. Refer to information regarding Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).

Students who are matriculated and place into developmental math and/or English are required to begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.

Learn more about the program and apply at Associate in Arts - Elementary Education Transfer Compact

Requirements

First Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

Second Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
15

Third Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Biological Science  +
4
Concentration Elective for Elementary Education  +
1
Concentration Elective for Elementary Education  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
14

Fourth Semester

Item #
 
Title
Credits
Physical Science  +
4
Concentration Elective for Elementary Education  +
3
Concentration Elective for Elementary Education  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Total Credits
60
Transfer Information
Career Outlook

Students completing a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education receive initial licensure to teach and are ready to enter the teaching profession. Students are eligible to teach in public and private schools in grades 1–6. Students must obtain a master's degree to receive professional licensure.

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See also: What can I do with this major?

Note: The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to 

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