Program Details
Unlock your full potential as an exemplary educator with the online BA in Liberal Studies: Elementary Education Licensure program from The American Women’s College of Bay Path University. This program accommodates your schedule in a virtual classroom created with flexibility in mind.
Courses are taught by experts and meet the requirements for licensure by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Graduate ready to become a leader and make a difference for your students.
The accelerated format of the online Elementary Education licensure program and our flexible transfer policy allow you to achieve your goals faster. TAWC accepts up to 90 credits from prior coursework and professional, volunteer, or military experience.
All degree-seeking students also participate in our We Empower Learners and Leaders (WELL) program. WELL allows you to develop leadership, collaboration, creativity, and empathy — key traits of leaders who excel.
SOUL, our award-winning interactive learning model, creates a personalized learning environment and customized support strategies for every student. Learn from expert faculty and build career-ready skills on your schedule through a convenient virtual learning platform.
TAWC also offers career services from enrollment through graduation and beyond to help you choose the right program, prepare for job interviews, and more. Our comprehensive support prepares you to succeed in our complex global society.
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Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Bay Path University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score, Interview
Additional Info
- This program has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Students earn an initial teaching license in Elementary Education, grades 1-6, issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The Elementary Education license qualifies for reciprocity with states that participate in the Interstate Agreement and endorse similar licensure. This allows Bay Path University education graduates to teach in states other than Massachusetts, pending meeting specific requirements of the state.
- This program requires a practicum to be completed within the MA school system.
Restricted States
Alabama, Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Federated States of Micronesia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Marshall Islands, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northern Mariana Islands, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Palau, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming