Elementary Education

Blended Courses (Online/On Campus) offered in Concord, East Longmeadow, or Sturbridge, Massachusetts

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Enrolling Now, Classes Begin October 26, 2020

Priority Deadline: Sept. 21 | Final Deadline: Oct. 5 | FAFSA Deadline: Oct. 5

Upcoming Prospective Student Events:
• Online Info Session | July 13 | 5 P.M.

Elementary School is a time of vast growth in a child’s development. Bay Path University's MSEd/EdS in Elementary Education provides graduates with an intensive study of content to help students (Grades 1-6) become critical thinkers.

OUR MSED/EDS IN elementary EDUCATION HAS 3 PROGRAM OPTIONS:

• Initial Licensure: For students seeking Massachusetts Initial License in Elementary Education 1-6

• Professional Licensure: For students with Massachusetts Initial License in Elementary Education seeking Professional Licensure (No practicum required)

• Non-Licensure: For students seeking the MSEd or EdS degree without licensure

Congratulations to our BPU Students who are 2020 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award Winners (Grinspoon)!
• Hannah Appleby St Joan of Arc School, Undergrad, Elementary Ed
• Caitlyn Sayers Gerena Community School, Undergrad, Elementary Ed and MSED in Elementary Ed
• Kristina Schultz –Undergrad, Elementary Ed, Littleville Elementary School

Do you know other interested teachers?
If there is a significant interest in your area, contact us to discuss cohort options.

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When can I start the program?

Classes start every February, June, and October

Is the program offered online or in person?

Courses are combination of online and on campus (offered in either Concord, East Longmeadow, or Sturbridge, Massachusetts)

How does the program run?

Flexible schedule, attend full-time or part-time, while continuing with family life, work, and other commitments

Who teaches the courses?

Collaborate with a network of like-minded professionals and supportive faculty in a small, intimate, highly dynamic and interactive classroom environment

Do you offer MTEL preparation?

Yes. Bay Path University’s educator preparation programs offer various ways candidates can prepare for MTELs (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure). Learn more.

How much is tuition?

The per credit cost of tuition can be found here.

Can I get help paying for my degree?

Yes, financial aid is available.

Do I have to take a standardized test for admission?

No. The GMAT and GRE are not required.

Will I have access to learning resources?

Students have access to mentoring, tutoring, library resources, academic resources, and career services.

How can I schedule a meeting to learn more?

Quick Facts

Local Teachers on Dealing with Disruptive Students

Carolee McGrath sat down with Bay Path University’s Dr. Andrea Hickson-Martin and two of her graduate students who are also teachers, to talk about the challenges and rewards of working with disruptive students in the classroom.

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Dr. Andrea Hickson-Martin

Program Coordinator for the Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education graduate programs.

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Did You Know?

The annual average salary for Elementary teachers in Massachusetts was $76k in May 2017.

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This entire experience, from applying, to classes, to exams, to meeting with my advisor, and ending with my practicum has all been very rewarding.”

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Dr. Andrea Hickson-Martin

At Bay Path, we believe storytelling to be an act of inclusion. By sharing our diverse experiences and perspectives, our stories connect us, generate social awareness, and allow others to know the richness of our community.

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