| What Major | Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Education | General Studies |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Program | Career option | Transfer Option |
Elementary Education |
| Career Goal | Work as a lead teacher in a Early Education Program (Center Based, Head Start, Family Child Care Program) |
Work in a public school system grades Preschool-2
**student should note that they are not DEEC Lead Teacher Qualified**
MTEL communication and literacy test required before acceptance into 4 year school |
Work in a public school system grades 1-6 MTEL communication and literacy test required before acceptance into 4 year school |
| Next Steps |
1. Apply to EC Program
2. Take CPT English/Math placement test
3. Have any transcripts from other colleges sent to the Registrars office
4. Register for necessary courses
5. Complete program
6. No MTEL required
7. Apply for Lead Teacher Certification with DEEC |
1. Apply to ECTR Program
2. Take CPT English/Math placement test
3. Have any transcripts from other colleges sent to the Registrars office
4. Register for necessary courses
5. Complete program
6. Take MTEL after completing ENG 102
7. Apply to 4 year school |
1. Apply to GSEE Program
2. Take CPT English/Math placement test
3. Have any transcripts from other colleges sent to the Registrars office
4. Register for necessary courses
5. Complete program
6. Take MTEL after completing ENG 102
7. Apply to 4 year school |
| Overseeing Agency | Department of Early Education and Care www.eec.state.ma.us | Department of Elementary and Secondary Education www.doe.mass.edu | Department of Elementary and Secondary Education www.doe.mass.edu |
| QCC Program Contact | Charlene Mara cmara [at] qcc [dot] mass [dot] edu 508-854-4447 | Charlene Mara cmara [at] qcc [dot] mass [dot] edu 508-854-4447 | Renee Gould rgould [at] qcc [dot] mass [dot] edu 508-854-4374 |