Education Admissions Requirements

The admissions process into the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education at Bay Path College is rigorous. Admission to the College does not guarantee continuance or entry into upper-level education courses (courses numbered 300-400). The student is encouraged to meet with her advisor periodically to review her progress toward meeting the specific requirements for her program of choice. It is the student’s responsibility to meet all of her program requirements in a timely manner.

Special Admission Requirements:

In addition to meeting all Bay Path requirements, students who wish to pursue a career in teaching must meet the following education program requirements: 

1.  The student must major in liberal studies.
2. The student is expected to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better prior to entering the senior year pre-practicum and practicum.
3. The student must pass the Communication and Literacy Exam of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) to register for specified courses. It is recommended that students pass this exam in the second year of study or before completion of 60 credits. The student is considered enrolled in the Education Program when she passes the Communication and Literacy Exam.
4. In order to enroll in Pre-Practicum (EDU 441P or EDU 441Q) and Practicum with Seminar (EDU 497 or EDU 499), the student must pass either the Early Childhood or General Curriculum Exam and the Foundations of Reading Exam of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). It is recommended that students pass these exams in the third year of study or before completion of 90 credits.
5. A student who does not meet the criteria but who seeks licensure must meet with her academic advisor to plan a course of action. This plan may include re-taking courses and meeting with the Director of the Academic Development Center to better utilize available support services.
6. Education Program requirements are subject to modification due to changes as stipulated by Bay Path College and/or recommendations from the Massachusetts Department of Education.

Special Admission Requirements for Transfer Students:

To be considered for transfer into education at Bay Path College, a student must transfer a cgpa of 3.0 or better.

1. The transfer student must pass the Communication and Literacy Exam (MTEL) prior to entering Bay Path College or prior to completing 60 college credits. The transfer student is considered enrolled in the Education Program when she passes the Communication and Literacy Exam.
2. All Education Program requirements at the 100-200 level must be completed prior to entering any courses numbered 300 or above. This may extend the time it takes to complete the Liberal Studies/Education Program and earn the baccalaureate degree. The transfer student must develop a plan for course selection and sequencing with her academic advisor.
3. The transfer student is expected to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better prior to entering the senior year pre-practicum and practicum.
4. In order to enroll in Pre-Practicum (EDU 441P or EDU 441Q) and Practicum with Seminar (EDU 497 or EDU 499), the student must pass either the Early Childhood or General Curriculum Exam and the Foundations of Reading Exam of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL). It is recommended that students pass these exams in the third year of study or before completion of 90 credits.
5. A student who does not meet the criteria but who seeks licensure must meet with her academic advisor to plan a course of action. This plan may include re-taking courses and meeting with the Director of the Academic Development Center to better utilize available support services.
6. Education Program requirements are subject to modification due to changes as stipulated by Bay Path College and/or recommendations from the Massachusetts Department of Education.

Retention in the Education Program:

1. The student is expected to have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better prior to entering the senior year pre-practicum and practicum.
2. The student must pass the Communication and Literacy component of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) in order to enter specified education courses numbered 300 or above. For specifics, refer to the course descriptions in the Bay Path College Undergraduate Catalog.
3. In order to qualify for pre-practicum and practicum in the senior year, the student must pass all three exams that comprise the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).