The Early Childhood Education Major will prepare you for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Initial License as a teacher of children in public school classrooms, PK through grade 2. The program of study is based on a broad liberal arts foundation and an integrated professional teacher preparation program. A course waiver process is available for transfer students where appropriate. Fieldwork accompanies most education courses and is a necessary component of the program. Student pre-practicum experiences include a wide variety of field settings. Students attend different and varied schools in urban, rural, and suburban settings. They also vary their placements and grade levels in different school buildings within districts to ensure a well-rounded experience.
Which department am I in?
Worcester State University
Study options
Full Time
(8 Semesters)
Tuition fees
US$18,874.00
per year
Student Health Services Fee- USD $310
Application deadline
01/04/2027
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Worcester State University
486 Chandler Street,
WORCESTER,
Massachusetts,
01602, Northeast, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Official high school transcript or national exam scores. Notarized translation is needed if your transcripts/documents are not in English. Official evaluation of high school transcript by a professional evaluation service.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.