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curriculum, taught by top-notch faculty who are experienced in the fields they teach. In this booklet, explore our degree and certificate options in Education, General Studies, and Liberal Arts & Sciences. With over 45 degree and certificate programs offered, we are sure to have something that is just right for you.
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Early Childhood Education
LAS - Communications
Career Degree d e g
Track (LAC) d e g t
Transfer Degree d e g t
Pursue careers working with young children as teachers or administrators in
Become exposed to the field of communications and a variety of mass media
preschools, Head Start programs, daycare centers, and home care programs. Become
subject areas. The LAC curriculum provides an excellent overview of the
an important decision-maker and play a key role in children’s lives. Learn about child
communications field and a solid foundation for transfer to more specialized
development, planning curriculum, program management, and working with diverse
communications programs at four-year colleges and universities.
families. The Early Childhood and Elementary Education Compacts make the transfer
LAS - Elementary Education
process seamless to four-year college and university teacher preparation programs to become certified to teach nursery school to grade two.
Track (LAEL) d e g t
General Studies
This program satisfies the requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Higher
Degree d e g l o v
bachelor’s degree program. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree, you could
If your career and educational goals are not yet firmly defined, the General Studies
become an elementary school teacher.
Education Elementary Transfer Compact for transfer to a state college or university
program provides a flexible curriculum allowing you to explore many different
LAS - Exercise & Sport Science
disciplines. If you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should consider the Liberal Arts & Sciences degree.
Track (LAX) d g t Prepare for careers in personal training or for transfer into a related degree program at a four-year college or university. Pursue a career as a fitness leader, instructor, lifeguard, or personal trainer. You will learn about aquatics, personal safety (including CPR), organizational and legal considerations of the fitness industry, and
Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS)
practical applications of individual and group fitness.
Degree d e g l o t Consider the Liberal Arts & Sciences program or one of its tracks if you intend to
LAS - History & Political Science
transfer to a four-year college or university. Through a wide variety of electives, the LAS
Track (LAHP) d e g o t
degree gives you the flexibility to choose courses that fit your interest. You will also
This program is for those who want a strong background in history and political
gain a strong educational foundation for transfer to a four-year college or university.
science and plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a degree in history, political science, or government. With a bachelor’s degree, you may pursue careers in government or politics, teach history/political science, or go on to
LAS Track options are listed on the right panel Ü
earn a master’s degree in public policy, management, or a juris doctor degree to practice law.
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LAS - Theatre Arts
“Through my professors and their instruction, I received a solid foundation with the science, math and English requirements I needed to continue on for my bachelor’s degree.” -Nick Colello
Track (LAT) d e g t
Learn more about our students’ experiences at mwcc.edu/learn/stories
at four-year colleges and universities. Students in this program also benefit from
This program provides a comprehensive introduction to theatre, music, and dance, and is an excellent foundation for transfer to theatre and music programs opportunities to perform in award-winning Theatre at the Mount productions, to gain hands-on experience working in Theatre at the Mount’s fully equipped scene shop, which includes state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment.