Teacher Education B.A./B.S.-M.T. Joint Program with Curry School

Students who wish to earn a master’s degree in elementary or special education may focus on any major in the College. Those interested in being secondary teachers, however, must select a content major related to the area they wish to teach. Someone who wants to teach mathematics, for example, must major in mathematics in the College.

If students plan carefully with their advisors in Arts and Sciences and in Curry, they can complete their BA/MT or BS/MT in 4 1/2 years. To do so, students must complete core requirements in the College as well as general studies requirements and teacher education courses listed under the BA/MT links at the web site. Prospective teachers will pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in a specific major in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as a Master of Teaching (M.T.) degree in the Curry School of Education. (Physical Education majors pursue a B.S.Ed. degree in the Curry School plus the M.T.) During the first four years all students are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences (except those who transfer for the B.S.Ed. degree), and should work toward completing both College area requirements as well as prerequisites for the 5-year Teacher Education Program.

Additional information about the Teacher Education Program can be obtained from the Curry Office of Admissions (104 Ruffner Hall, 924-3334) or from the Teacher Education Office (221 Ruffner Hall, 924-0748).