Students planning to seek licensure as elementary teachers (1–6) should meet with the Licensure Program Coordinator during their first-year for program advising and declare their intent to apply by the fall of the sophomore year. Students must apply to the major during their sophomore year. Part of the application includes meeting with the Licensure Program Coordinator. Prior to formal admission into the major, students may enroll in introductory Education courses (Stage 1) during the first year and sophomore year.
Regular and careful advising is crucial for those students seeking an Elementary teaching license. Once admitted to the major, students must meet with the Licensure Program Coordinator each semester for advising about course selection, program requirements, and their progress in the Education major. Students who intend a semester in off-campus study must also meet with the Licensure Program Coordinator to ensure that all program requirements will be met. Because Massachusetts licensure requirements stipulate competency in a breadth of liberal arts subject knowledge per State Regulations, the Education Department may require students to take additional liberal arts subject courses in addition to those stipulated within the Elementary requirements given below and Assumption’s Foundations Program.
Students wishing to pursue the Elementary Education Major must complete the following required courses and must obtain a concurrent major in one of the following core academic disciplines: English, Spanish, history, math or science, following the Elementary Education Track within that discipline (where indicated), as listed in the Academic Catalog and Advising Guide.
- Pre-requisite courses that must be taken by end of sophomore year: EDU 101 (in a different semester than EDU 120), EDU 120 (in a different semester than EDU 101), ENG 130, ENG 140 (or SPA 204 for Spanish majors)
- Other courses that are highly recommended to be completed by the end of sophomore year: MAT 114, MAT 150, HIS 180, ENG 263, BIO 140 (in a different semester than EDU 221), EDU 221 (in a different semester than BIO 140), EDU 260 (recommended in spring of sophomore year), PSY 290.
- All coursework other than EDU 420/EDU 420S must be completed prior to the spring semester of the senior year
Required Courses (19 Courses)
Stage 1 Courses: Open to All Undergraduate Students (4 Courses)
Stage 2 Courses: Open Only to Education Majors (4 Courses + 3 Pre-Practicum)
Courses Required Prior to Stage 3: Open to All Undergraduate Students (9 Courses)
MAT 114 or higher required, depending on placement