Elementary Education Transfer Program (EET)
AN OPTION OF LIBERAL ARTS
Type: Transfer, Degree (AA)
Open Admissions
Division: Human Services
The Elementary Education Program prepares students for careers teaching and working with elementary school children in public school settings. Students build knowledge and applied skills through liberal arts and sciences coursework and courses relating directly to the experience of working with elementary school children. Graduates of the program will move directly into the career field as paraeducators/teacher aides or they can transfer after graduation into four-year college teacher preparation programs where they will complete the requirements for elementary education teacher licensure to teach in first through sixth grade public school settings.
If you have questions related to program admissions or applications, please contact info@northshore.edu or call 978-762-4188.
First Year
Fall
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| EDU102 | Issues in Contemporary Education | 3 |
| MAT144 | Math for Elementary Teachers: Numeracy and Algebraic Reasoning | 3 |
| LA-ELECTIVE | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 |
| PSY102 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| CMP102-150 | Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
| EDU116 | Teaching Language and Literacy | 3 |
| HIS103 | United States History 1 | 3 |
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| ECE101 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| OR | |
| PSY202 | Child Psychology | 3 |
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| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Second Year
Fall
| ECE204 | Children With Special Needs | 3 |
| HIS131 | World History 1 | 3 |
| HUM-ELECTIVE | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| LS-Elective | Laboratory Science Elective | 4 |
| HUM-ELECTIVE | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| HUM-ELECTIVE | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| EDU201 | Multicultural Diversity and Education | 3 |
| LA-ELECTIVE | Liberal Arts Elective | 2 |
| MAT146 | Math for Elementary Teachers: Data Analysis, Geometry and Measurement | 3 |
| SCI-ELECTIVE | Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Requirement Notes
CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts elective credits.
ECE204: Students may substitute any PSY course for ECE204
Program Information
Communication and Mathematics proficiency required to graduate.
See guided pathway sheets for advising information specific to your area of focus.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Student Learner Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the core competencies in child and school-age development.
- Communicate skills in research, professional development and family involvement in children’s education.
- Analyze the various approaches of curriculum design to address the diverse needs of children.
- Evaluate resources and services for children with or without special needs; Identify the historical and theoretical foundations of education.
- Examine and understand the issues facing schools in today’s diverse society, including socioeconomic distinctions, gender, race, ethnicity, special education and the changing standards for future educators.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the theory and research relevant to the professional role(s) and focus area(s) emphasized in the program.
- Demonstrate competency in core content knowledge in Liberal Arts & Science courses; Apply knowledge acquired in the program as a foundation for continued study.
Occupational Skills Required
- Speak clearly to students, other teachers, parents and administration officials.
- Explain new ideas and unfamiliar concepts with authority and in a clear and concise way so that students can understand.
- Keep the students' attention. Teachers write progress reports, and notes home. Writing skills are critical.
- Intercultural competency
- Understanding of leaning styles and how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Engaging parents and creating healthy relationships with students and faculty will help create a quality learning environment.
Experiential Learning Required in Program
- PSY202 - Introduction to Psychology
Experiential Learning Optional in Program
- CMP101 - Composition 1
- PSY102 - Introduction to Psychology
- MAT144 - Math for Elementary Teachers: Numeracy and Algebraic Reasoning
Most Common Linked Occupation Title – Associate’s or Less
Top Transfer Institutions
- Bridgewater State University
- Endicott College, Van Loan School of Professional Studies
- Fitchburg State University
- Framingham State University
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
- Merrimack College
- Northeastern University, College of Professional Studies
- Salem State University
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
- University of Massachusetts Boston
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth