Online Elementary Education Licensure – BA in Education

Make a Difference as a Licensed Educator

Become licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with the online bachelor’s in Elementary Education Licensure degree from Bay Path Online. You’ll graduate with the academic credentials to continue your education with a master’s degree, plus the skills to obtain an elementary education license and create an exciting learning environment for young learners.

Program Benefits:

• Prepare to meet the licensure requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education**
• Gain the credentials to pursue graduate study
• Learn on your schedule in an online, asynchronous classroom
• 7-week accelerated classes
• One-on-one instruction from expert faculty in a program that accepts up to 90 transfer credits

Gain the Skills Required for Elementary Education Licensure

The online BA in Education: Elementary Education Licensure degree requires the completion of 120 total credits, including Bay Path's core courses and the program’s major courses. The curriculum is designed to provide the credentials required for licensure by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Course Sampling:

• Curriculum Development
• Fundamentals of Instruction and Classroom Management
• Introduction to Geography

To view the complete list of degree requirements and program courses, visit our online catalog.

What You’ll Learn

The online BA in Education: Elementary Education Licensure degree delivers the academic credential to become a licensed teacher with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. You’ll graduate with career-ready skills in curriculum development, special education, children’s literature, classroom management, early literacy, and more.

By Graduation, You’ll Have Skills to:

• Meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment standard
• Meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Teaching All Students standard
• Meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Professional Culture standard
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in the teaching-learning process