Education, Bachelor of Arts, for Paraprofessionals - Eastern Nazarene College

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The Bachelor of Arts in Education/Liberal Arts degree-completion programs are designed for working adults who have already earned either an Associate Degree or a large number of credits and wish to pursue initial licensure to teach in Massachusetts public schools for one of the following areas:

Early Childhood Education (preK-grade 2)

Elementary Education (grades 1-6)

Teacher of Moderate Disabilities (preK-grade 8)

Teacher of Moderate Disabilities (grades 5-12)

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Overview

Field of Study: Education, Bachelor of Arts, for Paraprofessionals
Division: Adult and Graduate Studies
Locations: Quincy MA, Brockton MA, Boston MA
Options: Major
Degrees: B.A.
Start Dates: varies by location

Class Schedule

Classes meet once a week over a period of 6 weeks. Conveniently timed in the evening (or weekend) on the campus of Eastern Nazarene College or other approved sites across the state of Massachusetts. Some courses are also offered online.

Funding for the Degree

Paraprofessional Grant covers up to $7500 per year (bachelor’s degree only).
Deadline to apply for the Paraprofessional grant for the fall semester is August 1, 2023.
Other aid may be available such as district tuition reimbursement, federal aid, as well as special ENC scholarship, depending on information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA- fafsa.ed.gov).

The total cost of the BA Education Paraprofessional program is $11,000 per year. This cost includes all fees and books.

Highlights

State and Federal funding may fully cover the tuition of qualified individuals.
Classes only once a week.
Each class is 6 weeks long.
Personalized Academic Advisor to guide students through the program.
Personal assistance from our financial aid office.
Assistance filling out your FAFSA.
Grant qualifications explained.
ENC will offer virtual or in-person informational sessions for all interested candidates.
Provide individual transcript evaluation.

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Teaching Career Statistics: Special Education, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Median Annual Salary 2021

$60,200 - 61,820

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Field Growth 2021 to 2031

4-5%

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Kindergarten and Elementary Projected Job Openings Each Year 2021 to 2031

120,300

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

MIddle School Projected Job Openings Each Year 2021 to 2031

47,300

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

High School Teacher Projected Job Openings Each Year 2021 to 2031

77,900

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Special Ed. Teacher Projected Job Openings Each Year 2021 to 2031

37,600

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Outcomes

Upon completion of the BA in Education degree graduates will be able to:

Develop well-structured lessons with challenging, measurable objectives and appropriate student engagement strategies, pacing, sequence, activities, materials, resources, technologies, and grouping.
Organize and analyze results from a variety of assessments to determine progress toward intended outcomes and uses these findings to adjust practice and identify and/or implement appropriate differentiated interventions and enhancements for students.
Use appropriate practices, including tiered instruction and scaffolds, to accommodate differences in learning styles, needs, interests, and levels of readiness, including those of students with disabilities and English language learners.
Use rituals, routines, and appropriate responses that create and maintain a safe physical and intellectual environment where students take academic risks and most behaviors that interfere with learning are prevented.
Effectively model and reinforce ways that students can master challenging material through effective effort, rather than having to depend on innate ability.
Regularly reflect on the effectiveness of lessons, units, and interactions with students, both individually and with colleagues, and use insights gained to improve practice and student learning.

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Distinctives

Quality teacher-preparation. ENC has a long-standing reputation for high-quality programming that produces well-prepared, caring teachers – both with school districts throughout the state and with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

SEI endorsement included. ENC’s degree requirements include DESE-approved coursework for the Sheltered English Immersion endorsement.

Complete pre-practicum and student teaching in your building. Students who already work in public schools can complete their required observation hours and student teaching in their own building with the permission of school leadership.

Take one course at a time. ENC designed this program structure specifically for working adults who balance multiple life responsibilities. By taking just one course at a time over a 6-week period, you can continue to manage your current obligations and still be a full-time student. Courses are available evenings, on weekends, or online.

Multiple entry options. The 6-week structure allows you to start the program when you are ready.

Generous transfer policy. ENC accepts up to 93 transfer credits from other accredited institutions. Request a transcript evaluation to see how your transfer credits could be applied to the degree requirements.

Transparent pricing structure. ENC’s tuition and fees are set low, in an affordable range that is competitive with state institutions. To ensure students understand their financial commitment, the pricing structure is simple to calculate without hidden costs. Financial aid is available. (This program meets the requirements for eligible students to apply for aid under the Massachusetts Paraprofessional Teacher Preparation Grant.)

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Degree Requirements

GENERAL EDUCATION – 25 CREDITS

Written Communication – 6 credits
Fine Arts – 3 credits
History – 3 credits
Lab Science – 4 credits
Literature – 3 credits
Math – 3 credits
Social Science (3 cr; must be either: PS-342 Child Development or PS-343 Adolescent Development)

LIBERAL ARTS AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES 47.5 CREDITS

Lab Science 8 credits
Math 6 credits
Economics 3 credits
American Literature 3 credits
English or History 3 credits
First Aid/CPR .5 credits
CO-210 Intro to Applied Linguistics 3 credits
CP-250 Bible in Current Perspective 3 credits
CP-350 World Religions 3 credits
CP-410 Living Issues 3 credits
GO-210 American Political Institutions 3 credits
GO-220 World Political Geography 3 credits
HI-150 American Experience 3 credits
MA-105 Math for Elementary Teachers 3 credits

EDUCATION CORE – 21 CREDITS

ED-210 Foundations of Education 3 credits
ED-243 Educational Technology 3 credits
ED-310 Educational Psychology 3 credits
ED-320 Classroom Management 3 credits
ES-320 ELL Curriculum & Methods 3 credits
SN-311 Human Exceptionalities 3 credits
SN-420 Psych & Ed Assessment of the Special Needs Child 3 credits

Select One of the Following – 24 CREDITS

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (PREK-GRADE 2)

EC-325 Early Childhood Curriculum & Methods I 3 credits
EC-330 Early Childhood Curriculum & Methods II 3 credits
RE-441 Teaching of Reading and Children’s Literature 3 credits
ED-499z Student Teaching Seminar 3 credits
EC-499k Practicum: Preschool/Kindergarten 6 credits
EC-499e Practicum: Grades 1-2 6 credits
Senior Comprehensive: Teaching Portfolio 0 credits

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (GRADES 1-6)

EL-325 Elementary Curriculum & Methods I 3 credits
EL-330 Elementary Curriculum & Methods II 3 credits
RE-441 Teaching of Reading and Children’s Literature 3 credits
ED-499z Student Teaching Seminar 3 credits
EL-499 Practicum: Elementary Education 12 credits
Senior Comprehensive: Teaching Portfolio 0 credits

TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE DISABILITIES (PREK-GRADE 8)

RE-441 Teaching of Reading and Children’s Literature 3 credits
SN-325 Special Needs Curriculum & Methods I 3 credits
SN-330 Special Needs Curriculum & Methods II: Elementary 3 credits
ED-499z Student Teaching Seminar 3 credits
SN-499 Practicum: Special Education 12 credits
Senior Comprehensive: Teaching Portfolio 0 credits

TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH MODERATE DISABILITIES (GRADES 5-12)

RE-441 Teaching of Reading and Children’s Literature 3 credits
SN-325 Special Needs Curriculum & Methods I 3 credits
SN-335 Special Needs Curriculum & Methods II: Secondary 3 credits
ED-499z Student Teaching Seminar 3 credits
SN-499 Practicum: Special Education 12 credits
Senior Comprehensive: Teaching Portfolio

Virtual Information Meetings and Transcript Evaluations

Set up your 15-minute personal meeting to ask questions about the program, have your transcripts evaluated by an academic advisor at Eastern Nazarene College, and to learn more about this opportunity.

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Course Catalogs

For course descriptions, requirements, focus areas, options, and other program details see our full course catalog.

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Adult and Graduate Studies

617-745-3000

adult.studies@enc.edu

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