The elective credits may be courses in the intended teaching area, or if you know what bachelor institution you plan to attend, then choosing courses that would satisfy general education requirements at that institution would be beneficial.
Associate in Arts Degree
Education Concentration
Overview
The Education concentration prepares students for transfer to complete their bachelor's degree and become licensed to teach at the middle and high school level. Candidates for middle or high school licensure are required to minor in middle or high school education and major in the subject area they plan to teach.
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 Educators Licensure (MTEL) before their planned entrance to the bachelor institution to be accepted directly into an education program.
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.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ENL101 | M | 3 | |
| M | Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning | 3 (or) 4 | |
| COM103 | 3 | ||
| PSY101 | M | 3 | |
| 3 | |||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| ENL102 | 3 | ||
| Natural or Physical Science | 4 | ||
| PSY202 (or) PSY233 |
Adolescent Psychology (or)
Developmental Psychology: The Life Span PSY202 Adolescent Psychology Physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development of the human being during adolescence. Suggested for students planning to major in psychology, education, social work, or related areas. Prerequisite: PSY101 Offered: Fall, Spring Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement.
This course provides a survey of the physical, cognitive, sexual, social and moral issues relevant to human development across the life span. Prerequisite: PSY101 and ENL101 Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Note: Satisfies a Behavioral and Social Sciences general education requirement. Please note: PSY233 is a requirement for Bridgewater State University's Education program. |
3 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | ||
Concentration Elective
ART, BIO, CHM, COM, DAN, EDU, ENL, FRN, GER, GOV, HIS, MAT, MUS, PHY, SPN, or THR courses. A student should work closely with the Transfer Advisor to assure course choices align with the student's transfer and career goals. |
3 | ||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| Natural or Physical Science | 3 (or) 4 | ||
Humanities & Fine Arts
Students should choose a literature or foreign language for this area, depending on the general education requirements of the bachelor institution they plan to attend. For a complete listing of Humanities & Fine Arts courses see: General Educations Courses |
3 | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
Concentration Elective
ART, BIO, CHM, COM, DAN, EDU, ENL, FRN, GER, GOV, HIS, MAT, MUS, PHY, SPN, or THR courses. A student should work closely with the Transfer Advisor to assure course choices align with the student's transfer and career goals. |
3 | ||
Elective
The elective credits may be courses in the intended teaching area, or if you know what bachelor institution you plan to attend, then choosing courses that would satisfy general education requirements at that institution would be beneficial. |
3 | ||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
Concentration Elective
ART, BIO, CHM, COM, DAN, EDU, ENL, FRN, GER, GOV, HIS, MAT, MUS, PHY, SPN, or THR courses. A student should work closely with the Transfer Advisor to assure course choices align with the student's transfer and career goals. |
3 | ||
Concentration Elective
ART, BIO, CHM, COM, DAN, EDU, ENL, FRN, GER, GOV, HIS, MAT, MUS, PHY, SPN, or THR courses. A student should work closely with the Transfer Advisor to assure course choices align with the student's transfer and career goals. |
3 | ||
Concentration Elective
ART, BIO, CHM, COM, DAN, EDU, ENL, FRN, GER, GOV, HIS, MAT, MUS, PHY, SPN, or THR courses. A student should work closely with the Transfer Advisor to assure course choices align with the student's transfer and career goals. |
3 | ||
Elective
The elective credits may be courses in the intended teaching area, or if you know what bachelor institution you plan to attend, then choosing courses that would satisfy general education requirements at that institution would be beneficial. |
3 | ||
Elective
The elective credits may be courses in the intended teaching area, or if you know what bachelor institution you plan to attend, then choosing courses that would satisfy general education requirements at that institution would be beneficial. |
2–3 | ||
| Total Credits | 60–61 | ||
M Designates a Milestone course. A milestone course must be completed in the semester indicated to ensure that you remain on track to continue on in your program and graduate on time.
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 Degree Requirements.
Education Concentration Career Outlook
Students completing a bachelor's degree in middle or high school education will be required to take the MTEL test in the subject area they plan to teach. After passing this test, they will receive initial licensure and be ready to enter the teaching profession. Students must obtain a master's degree within five years to receive professional licensure. Students will be eligible to teach in public and private schools in grades 5–8 or 8–12 depending on which licensure track they pursue.
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