BA in Education for Licensure

 Are you a transfer student who holds an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) in Education or Early Childhood Education? With our BA in Elementary Education for Licensure (2+2) program, you can block transfer 60 credits and earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Elementary Education in just two years.

Once enrolled, you’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice, ending with a year-long student teaching residency. In addition to a degree, you’ll also earn a New Hampshire elementary teaching certification for grades K-6 upon graduating, positioning you as a highly marketable job candidate.

Want to see if you qualify for the program or have further questions? Contact our Transfer Admission team at 603.645.9687 or transfer@snhu.edu. 

The BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Early Childhood Education degree prepares you to teach early learners in preschool through third grade in New Hampshire and many other states. You'll gain field experience and be prepared for a number of career opportunities in various classroom and other settings. In this program, you'll study child development, family systems and curriculum and instruction methods that reflect the unique needs of children from preschool through age eight.

Make a positive impact on the lives of learners with a BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Early Childhood Special Education. This campus bachelor’s program helps prepare students for eligibility to earn teaching certification in Early Childhood Special Education (N-3). Teachers with this certification are qualified to teach children with disabilities from birth through grade 3.

The BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Early Childhood Education with Early Childhood Special Education prepares you to teach early learners with exceptionalities. You will gain field experience in a variety of general education and special education settings as you prepare for a number of career opportunities, including eligibility for your teaching certificate for children with exceptionalities (Newborn-Grade 3). In this concentration, you will study child development, family systems and children with exceptionalities as well as curriculum and instruction methods that incorporate the unique needs of all children.

Only School of Education courses with a grade of "C-" or better may be used toward NH teacher certification requirements. Any School of Education courses with a grade lower than a "C-" may be used for graduation credits, but will need to be repeated with an earned grade of "C-" or higher to be applied toward State of New Hampshire teacher certification.

The BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Elementary Education program will help students understand and prepare for the rigors of teaching in an elementary school setting. You'll feel confident that you'll enter the classroom with the knowledge, leadership skills and experience to make a difference in the lives of students. In addition to academic learning, students may choose from several fieldwork settings. You'll learn from faculty with real-world teaching experience who serve on local, state and national education boards.

The BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Elementary Education with Special Education provides graduates with comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice and general special education. Students examine traditional and innovative research-based approaches to teaching a diverse population of students with disabilities. Students who complete this concentration are highly marketable candidates for both elementary education and special education teaching positions.

The Elementary Education with Special Education Concentration leads to New Hampshire elementary teaching certification for grades K-6 and New Hampshire general special education teaching certification for grades K-12. Elementary Education certification K-8 is available with a content concentration. Eligibility for the K-8 certification is determined by a transcript audit completed by the School of Education.

Community college graduates also have the option to enroll in a full Elementary Education with General Special Education degree program. It's a teacher residency program providing graduates with comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice and a content area concentration in general special education.

Only School of Education courses with a grade of "C-" or better may be used toward NH teacher certification requirements. Any School of Education courses with a grade lower than a "C-" may be used for graduation credits, but will need to be repeated with an earned grade of "C-" or higher to be applied toward State of New Hampshire teacher certification.

Turn your passion for English language arts into a rewarding teaching career with a BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in English Education from Southern New Hampshire University. This unique program equips you with the skills to teach middle and high school students to read and interpret literature and write for a variety of purposes. Students in SNHU's English Education program will gain a broad and integrated liberal arts background and the techniques, knowledge and experience to help middle through senior high school students develop to their highest potential.

As a special education major, you'll learn the skills essential to working with exceptional students - one-on-one or in general, inclusion and resource classroom settings. In addition, the BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in General Special Education gives you the knowledge, leadership skills and experience to make a difference in the classroom. The program prepares New Hampshire based students for eligibility for teaching certification for grades K-12 in General Special Education. Teachers with this certification are qualified to teach children with disabilities in all settings.

The BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Middle School Science Education program leads to certification for middle-level science grades 5-8. The program provides students with strong scientific knowledge and a good sense of science learning that take place during the middle grades. Throughout this program, courses integrate knowledge of science, knowledge of teaching and scientific knowledge for teaching. The program provides graduates with a comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice while examining traditional and innovative research-based approaches to teaching middle school science.

Students in SNHU's BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Social Studies Education program examine traditional, innovative, and research-based approaches to teaching. Students pair classroom knowledge and theory with significant field experience starting first semester freshman year and eventually with a year-long student teaching position during senior year. Students receive a broad and integrated liberal arts background, with strong preparation in the techniques, knowledge, and experiences necessary to help middle and senior high school students reach their highest potential. The subject matter covers the primary areas of history, government, economics, and geography, as well as secondary areas of psychology and sociology.