Online Bachelor of Liberal Studies Career Outlook
Earn a Liberal Studies Degree and Become a Skilled Educator
4 Majors Available
Complete in 3.5 Years
The online BA in Liberal Studies degree from The American Women’s College of Bay Path University (TAWC) is designed for future educators who are interested in the broad-based knowledge that a liberal arts degree provides. In the liberal studies program, you will choose from four education majors depending on your goals. TAWC offers options for licensed teaching careers and a range of other career paths in education.
- Choose from licensure and non-licensure education programs
- Begin an education career in Massachusetts and beyond
- Licensure programs approved by the Massachusetts DESE
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Liberal Studies Careers
Preschool Teacher $37,130 per year1
Preschool and Childcare Center Director $54,290 per year2
Elementary School Teacher $63,670 per year3
Middle School Teacher $64,290 per year4
Multiple Pathways to an Education Career
The online BA in Liberal Studies from TAWC is designed to help you become an expert educator in a range of contexts. Whether you want to work as a licensed teacher in the Massachusetts school system, enter the early childhood education field, or pursue education careers outside of the classroom, we have the specialized major you need to be successful.
- Massachusetts is among the top paying states for education occupations.5
- The mean wage for education and library occupations in Massachusetts was $80,050 per year in May 2023.6
- About 868,000 openings are projected nationally each year in the education field between 2023 and 2033.7
What You’ll Learn and Skills Acquired
TAWC’s bachelor of liberal studies program features a combination of liberal arts topics and specialized education coursework to ensure you graduate with the interdisciplinary perspective and instructional expertise you need. Explore program outcomes for each major below.
- Meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment
- Meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Teaching All Students
- Meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Professional Culture
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in the teaching-learning process
- Describe understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs, as well as multiple influences on development and learning
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of early childhood development to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments
- Articulate knowledge and understanding of diversity and engaging family and the community to support early childhood development and learning
- Develop an understanding of assessment to know how to integrate it into curriculum and instruction, including children with disabilities in early childhood classrooms
- Describe the importance and understanding of creating positive relationships with young children and reflect on teaching strategies to provide a positive early learning environment
- Identify developmentally appropriate teaching strategies and describe all resources for the early education classroom, such as the use of technology
- Apply knowledge and understanding of main academic concepts to create, implement, and assess a curriculum that is developmentally appropriate for the early childhood classroom
- Identify early childhood professional guidelines, advocacy resources for young children, and professional development opportunities to continuously improve as an early child educator
- Engage in observations and other field experiences in the early childhood classroom
- Apply theories of instruction and curriculum by creating written lesson plans and presenting lesson demonstrations
- Evaluate different instructional techniques and curriculum adaptations to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Interpret the teaching of social studies, mathematics, and science in the context of problem-solving techniques and integrated curriculum
- Employ multiple assessment methods to evaluate children’s understanding and progress in order to make instructional decisions
- Recall knowledge of current educational issues related to the philosophy, history, and politics of education, particularly in the United States
- Demonstrate professional behavior in their role as observers in the field
- Examine personal commitment to the teaching profession through reflection on classroom and field experiences
- Meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment
- Meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Teaching All Students
- Meet the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Professional Standards for Teachers Professional Culture
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in the teaching-learning process
By Graduation, You’ll Have the Following Skills:
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Problem-solving
Enjoy Lifelong Dedication to Your Career Success
You can always find the support you need to take the next step in your career whenever you need it. The Sullivan Career and Life Planning Center is here to help you from the day you enroll to the day you retire.
Choose Your Major
Select the major that aligns with your professional goals and open doors to a rewarding career as an educator.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Preschool Teachers. Retrieved Dec. 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/preschool-teachers.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Preschool and Child Care Center Directors. Retrieved Dec. 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/preschool-and-childcare-center-directors.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Elementary School Teacher. Retrieved Dec. 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Middle School Teacher. Retrieved Dec. 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/middle-school-teachers.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (Major Group). Retrieved Dec 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes250000.htm.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. May 2023 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates: Massachusetts. Retrieved November 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_ma.htm#25-0000.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. Retrieved Dec. 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/.