Education at MCLA
Educating outstanding teachers has been a core of our mission since our founding as the North Adams Normal School in 1894. We offer you a dynamic blend of classroom excellence and practical, hands-on fieldwork. Our diverse academic programming and our balance of theory and practice meet the needs of educators and educational institutions.
Bachelor of Science in Education Offers
Our program offers teacher licensure in early childhood, elementary, middle school and secondary education. We have a network of mentor teachers who offer you the opportunity to apply educational theories in a variety of settings. The International Student Teaching Opportunities Program offers student teaching placement in Ireland, Turkey, Sweden, South Africa, Nepal, and Brazil.
For additional information contact: The Education Department office at 413-662-5381 or the office of the Licensure Officer at 413-662-5522
