PROGRAM TYPE
On Campus

DEGREES
BA, M.ED

Contact

Shelie Wells

Chair, Education

Education

(508) 849-3435

swells@annamaria.edu

Bio

Academic Agreements

Accelerated Degree Program

Education | BA

Program Overview

The teacher preparation programs at Anna Maria College aim to develop the student as a deeply committed, knowledgeable, and reflective practitioner. Our licensure programs are carefully crafted to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to thrive in the dynamic field of education. Our programs offer a supportive and enriching learning environment through small class sizes and personalized attention to enhance learning experiences. The College is proud to support your educational journey and remains committed to providing prestigious scholarships and awards to keep the overall cost of teacher licensure affordable for students to excel and bring real-world expertise to the classroom.

Contact us today to learn more about our Education Programs and take the first step towards shaping the future of education.

Curriculum Highlights

Course of Study

Curriculum Highlights

Early Childhood Education Requirements
Elementary Education Requirements

ENG 102 (by placement only) - Developmental Writing

Required

Foundations (ENG 102) is a writing course for students who need to further develop the basic skills needed for formal academic writing. By focusing on stylistic and grammatical conventions, ENG 102 prepares students for success in ENG 103, ENG 104, and beyond.

3 Credits

ENG 103 - Freshman Composition(

Required

Freshman Composition (ENG 103) focuses more intensively on building student skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing. Its course goals include the development of analytical reading, thoughtful discussion, evidence-based arguments, composition, draft writing, self-editing, and research skills.

3 Credits

ENG 104 - Writing Through Literature (

Required

Writing through Literature (ENG 104) introduces students to the essential tools for understanding and analyzing literary texts and writing insightful arguments about them.

3 Credits

PHL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy

Required

Introduction to the discipline of philosophy. The course focuses on the most fundamental questions that human beings have always asked. Topics include a critical examination of theories about reality and truth, moral values and social justice, personal identity and free will, aesthetic values, and systems of religious beliefs.

3 Credits

THE 210 - Introduction to Theology

Required

Theology is an ongoing search for understanding and truth about God, humanity and all reality. It is a core discipline of the Catholic intellectual tradition. The study of theology involves a structured exploration of the Bible, Tradition and Church teaching.

3 Credits

EDU 420 - Senior Seminar

Required

Provides opportunities for student teachers to work in teams to observe and assist in classrooms, to plan learning activities across a variety of curriculum areas, and to reflect on their teaching experiences.

3 Credits

AMC 100 - First-Year Experience

Required

The First Year Seminar is designed to orient students to life at Anna Maria College. The primary aim of the course is to prepare students for the academic, social, and emotional changes they may face during their transition to Anna Maria and to provide the skills necessary for a successful college experience.

3 Credits

Language I and II - Global Language

Required

To acquire minimal conversational level in a foreign language and develop corresponding cultural competence, each Anna Maria College student will be required to take any two courses 68 in Global Languages.

3 Credits

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EC - Explorations in Natural Sciences

Required

Courses approved to meet this requirement focus on selected elements of the Natural Sciences, with particular emphasis on processes and mechanisms that underlie individual disciplines, including earth sciences, cosmology, biology, chemistry, physics, ecology, health sciences, and anthropology.

3 Credits

EC - Explorations in Western Cultures and Historyy

Required

Approved courses explore focus on the study of values, ideas, self-perceptions and aspirations byexamining human creative expression during a specific period of Western history.

3 Credits

EC - Explorations in Societies of the World

Required

The courses in the Societies of the World category seek to acquaint students with values, customs, and institutions of other countries, and to explore how different beliefs, behaviors, and ways of organizing society come into being.

3 Credits

EC - Explorations in Creativity and Imagination

Required

Courses identified as an Experience of Creativity, Imagination, and Beauty will contribute to the development of aesthetic responsiveness.

3 Credits

EC - Explorations in United States and the World

Required

The influence of the United States in the world is unprecedented in many areas, such as culture, military power, scientific development, and economics.

3 Credits

EC - Explorations in Global Dynamics

Required

The world has become more complex in virtually all dimensions. Economies are increasingly interdependent: no large company exists with its workforce, assets, raw materials and customer base in a single country.

3 Credits

EC - Explorations in Writing for Career and Creativity

Required

Anna Maria College recognizes that the ability to write effectively is a basic and increasingly important skill for college graduates, regardless of their major or career plans.

3 Credits

EDU 190 - Education, Culture & Society

Required

Examines cultural, social, and global questions and values in relation to curriculum, the teaching learning process, and educational purpose and philosophy. Includes topics in social and cultural diversity, multiculturalism, modernism, holism, democratic values, and learning communities.

3 Credits

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Course Of Study

Career and Internship Opportunity

CAREER

Adult education instructor
Academic adviser
Campus recruiter
Education consultant
Tutor
Education program coordinator
Education writer
Instructional designer
Education administrator

INTERNSHIP

* Dudley-Charlton Regional School District

Program Learning Outcomes

Our goal is to cultivate educators who are supportive colleagues, maintain a high level of competence and integrity in their teaching practices, use feedback to improve their performance, embrace the diversity of their students, and ultimately serve as positive adult role models in their school community. Through coursework and real and relevant application, students will prepare for Initial Teacher Licensure as approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Students will:

Demonstrate sound subject matter knowledge and make real world connections to deliver effective instruction that meets the needs of all learners.
Analyze assessment data and feedback to adjust practice, differentiate, and create equitable and improved learning experiences.
Create learning opportunities that enable students to take academic risks within an inclusive environment.
Implement strategies to support and engage all students including multilingual learners.
Reflect on instruction and personal biases to improve practice for all learners.
Adapt curriculum to differentiate instruction and allow all students to fully engage in learning.

Handbooks & Resources

Initial License Teacher Candidate Handbook Student Teaching Pre-Practicum Handbook MTEL Resources

5th year Masters

Students in the Anna Maria College Undergraduate Education Program can take three 5th year option courses towards their M.Ed. These courses will be decided in consultation with your advisor and will meet specific program licensure requirements. All educators in Massachusetts need an M.Ed. within five years of their first employment. The 5th year option program will help you attain your M.Ed. in a shorter time to obtain this goal.

Accreditation

The Anna Maria Education Program is an Approved Licensure Program by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. We offer Initial Licensure in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education at the undergraduate level. On the graduate level we offer Initial licensure in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Moderate Disabilities PreK-8, and Moderate Disabilities 5-12. Add-a-License is another option for candidates who currently have Initial Licensure.

Teacher Preparation

Students may begin their Education major in their freshman year. However, students are not formally admitted to education / teacher preparation until they have successfully completed 60 credits and earned an overall GPA of 2.7 and, to student teach, they need to have earned at least a 2.7 GPA in their teacher preparation courses.

To be eligible for teacher preparation, students must:

- - Complete a minimum of 60 credits.
- - Declare a major in one of the liberal arts or sciences.
- - Maintain a minimum overall Grade or Quality Point Average (GPA/QPA) of 2.7 in their major and teacher preparation courses.
- - Achieve a passing score on the Communication and Literacy sections (reading and writing) of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
- Obtain the recommendation of faculty in education and liberal arts and sciences, or of employers in the field of education.