The need for qualified teachers continues to grow because of retirements, increasing student enrollments, and demands for smaller class sizes. The Secondary Education Pathways prepare students to transfer to Fitchburg State University for licensure at the middle or high school levels. Students in one of these Pathways will take three education courses at Fitchburg State University at the same rate of tuition and fees that they pay at MWCC. Click here to view the transfer agreement with FSU.
Scholarships for students in STEM teacher preparation programs (math, biology, chemistry, general science) through MassTeach are available for support as they complete their junior and senior years at Fitchburg State University.
Programs included in the Secondary Education Pathway agreement with Fitchburg State are:
Biology
The Secondary Education Pathway in Biology Program provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate of Science Degree in Biology. Upon completion of this program, students are prepared for transfer to a four-year program; a bachelor’s degree is required for licensure as a secondary education teacher in Massachusetts. During the course of study, students will develop skills and competencies in the field of biology as well as classes that prepare them to teach at the secondary school level (grades 8-12).
Chemistry
The Secondary Education Pathway in Chemistry Program provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate of Science Degree in Chemistry. Upon completion of this program, students are prepared for transfer to a four-year program; a bachelor’s degree is required for licensure as a secondary education teacher in Massachusetts. During the course of study, students will develop skills and competencies in the field of chemistry as well as classes that prepare them to teach at the secondary school level (grades 8-12).
English
The Secondary Education Pathway in English Program provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts and Science. Upon completion of this program, students are prepared for transfer to a four-year program; a bachelor’s degree is required for licensure as a secondary education teacher in Massachusetts. During the course of study, students will develop skills and competencies in the field of English as well as classes that prepare them to teach at the secondary school level (grades 8-12).
General Science
The Secondary Education Pathway in General Science Program provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts and Science. Upon completion of this program, students are prepared for transfer to a four-year program; a bachelor’s degree is required for licensure as a middle school education teacher in Massachusetts. During the course of study, students will develop skills and competencies in the field of science as well as classes that prepare them to teach at the middle school level (grades 5-8).
History
The Secondary Education Pathway in History Program provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts and Science. Upon completion of this program, students are prepared for transfer to a four-year program; a bachelor’s degree is required for licensure as a secondary education teacher in Massachusetts. During the course of study, students will develop skills and competencies in the field of history as well as classes that prepare them to teach at the secondary school level (grades 5-12).
Mathematics
The Secondary Education Pathway in Mathematics Program provides students with the opportunity to earn an Associate of Science Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Upon completion of this program, students are prepared for transfer to a four-year program; a bachelor’s degree is required for licensure as a secondary education teacher in Massachusetts. During the course of study, students will develop skills and competencies in the field of mathematics as well as classes that prepare them to teach at the secondary school level (grades 5-8 or 8-12).