Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Liberal Studies/Education Major with Elementary Teacher Licensure Concentration (Grades 1–6) (Bachelor of Arts)


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Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 125


Freshman - Credits: 34


Junior - Credits: 31


  • Aesthetic Awareness and Creative Expression General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)   (ED 215 recommended)

Senior - Credits: 28


  • Values and Ethical Reasoning General Education Requirement   (Cr: 3)
  • General Education Electives   (Cr: 6)

Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of the education program, students will:

  • Demonstrate the critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage constructively in intellectual discourse within the discipline.
  • Communicate effectively in written form following the academic conventions of the discipline. 
  • Document and exhibit pre-service competency on each of the Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teachers (PST)
  • Demonstrate subject matter knowledge in the liberal arts–literature, history, science, math, psychology, geography and government–in keeping with the characteristics of a “highly qualified teacher.”  
  • Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the significant approaches, practices, and programs for developing reading skills and reading comprehension.

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