Regis College has partnered with Boston Public Schools (BPS) and Lawrence Public Schools (LPS) to offer a variety of tuition discounts and special degree opportunities. This degree completion program is offered to current para-professionals at BPS or LPS who already have an associate’s degree and would like to pursue a BA in Education (non-licensure) through Regis.
60
Total Credits
300
Cost Per Credit
18 months
Average Length of Completion
Program Highlights
- Flexible mix of classes held online and onsite at Boston Public Schools and Lawrence Public Schools
- 20% off tuition
- Real-world internship experiences
- Close-knit classes with one-on-one support from professors
| Course | Credits | Traditionally Completed |
|---|---|---|
| ED 100 Teaching and Learning | 3 | summer |
| ED 101 Educational Psychology | 3 | summer |
| ED 220 Child Behavior Management | 3 | summer |
| PS 203 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | summer |
| ED 202 Early Childhood/Elementary School Math: Curriculum | 3 | fall |
| PS 307 Child Development | 3 | fall |
| ED 207 Early Childhood/Elementary School Math: Instruction | 3 | fall |
| ED 208 Children’s Literature | 3 | fall |
| ED 205 Principles and Methods of Secondary Education | 3 | spring |
| PS 310 Psychology of the Adolescence | 3 | spring |
| ED 327 Teaching STEM | 3 | spring |
| ID 208 Integrating the Elementary Curriculum | 3 | spring |
| ED 325 Teaching Social Studies | 3 | summer |
| ID 222 Exploring the Human Spirit | 3 | summer |
| ED 306 Instructional Strategies in Specific Subjects Offered in Secondary School | 3 | summer |
| ED 315 Content Area Reading Instruction: Secondary Schools | 3 | summer |
| ED 312 Literacy Development Including Special Needs | 3 | fall |
| ED 308 Contemporary Issues in Special Education | 3 | fall |
| ID 413 Internship Interdisciplinary Seminar | 3 | fall |
| ED 610 Educational Research | 3 | fall |
| Total Credits | 48 |
Admission Requirements
Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Completion of the Regis College application for admission, including a writing supplement
- Completion of an associate's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Evidence of employment with either BPS or LPS (letter confirming employment) or demonstration of graduation from either BPS or LPS (official transcript)
Contact Information
Admission Contact
Dean of Undergraduate Admission and Retention
Program Director
