The Associate in Science degree program in Elementary Education is designed for students pursuing a career in the field of education and interested in becoming licensed teachers. This program is designed to provide a strong foundation in arts and sciences through the distribution of required Liberal Arts courses. Specifically designed, the career courses will integrate theory and practice, knowledge of child growth and development, sensitivity to cultural needs and understanding of special education and reading process. Educational course content will focus on the current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. This program provides students the foundation to further study at a four year college. Sixty-two credit hours are required graduation.

Day and evening options.

CORI/CHRI/SORI:

Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal Records Central Repository (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit http://www.necc.mass.edu/cori-sori.