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52 credits in education courses; 33 credits of required coursework, 4 credits of pre-practica experience and 15 credits of full practicum & senior inquiry seminar.
Requires a 2nd major; either an MCAS major, Applied Psychology and Human Development, Transformative Educational Studies, or a Lynch interdisciplinary major. Note: Students in the Class of 2027 and beyond are not required to declare a 2nd major.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department: Teaching, Curriculum, and Society
Programs of Study
Class of 2024-2025
Class of 2026
Class of 2027 and beyond
Teaching today’s diverse learners requires a broad knowledge base, complex problem solving, and critical reflection. A degree in Elementary Education from Boston College provides you with the total package of tools, skills, and resources to thrive as an educator.
Our program features applied learning in many settings—public, private, parochial, and independent—and include bilingual, alternative, and special needs classrooms. Our practica and methods courses are closely linked so you’re always expanding your knowledge and practice. Learn more about student teaching here.
Our Elementary Education program features coursework in child development, learning theories, and instructional strategies. You’ll leave prepared to teach children in grades one–six, with and without mild disabilities.
Courses focus on:
Instructional strategies and models
Curriculum and school organizational practices
Educational technology
Assessment procedures and instruments
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