Education: Grades PK-2

Create Exceptional Learning Environments.

The BS in Education: Grades PK-2 degree from Springfield College trains you to become an early childhood professional. Through this program, you will be able to create high quality, collaborative, comprehensive, consistent, and culturally congruent learning environments for all children, ages birth - 8. You will also be able to support and validate parents and families so that communities in which families function will be empowered to achieve social and economic justice.

You will complete 45 semester hours focused on PK-2 coursework, in addition to the core requirements (waived for Community College transfers with an Associate’s degree). Students in this program gain an understanding of child development and teaching methods to support all young learners in developing skills (like literacy) and content knowledge (like STEM). 

The hybrid delivery of this program allows you to complete your work both in-person and online, offering you the flexibility to continue working while completing your degree. The PK-2 concentration does not lead to teacher licensure but can lead to a Massachusetts Early Education and Care Certification. However, direct entry into our MEd program provides an efficient pathway to licensure. 

Earn both your BS and MEd with Teacher Licensure!

Students who are accepted into the PK-2 major will receive direct entry into our Working Teachers MEd Program with licensure tracks in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, or Special Education.

That means if you maintain good academic standing with a preferred 2.5 GPA at matriculation, you’re automatically admitted into one of our graduate education programs — no extra application, no waiting, and no uncertainty.

Transferring from a Community College? Complete your BS and MEd with a teaching license in four years!