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UMA Undergraduate Guide 2018-2019
 Schools and Colleges College of Education Education Exploratory Track
Education Exploratory Track
EDUCATION EXPLORATORY TRACK The University of Massachusetts Amherst recognizes that many of our incoming students would benefit from learning more about the many majors offered on campus that may be a good fit for their academic interests and aspirations. The University implemented an Exploratory Track Program for all students who have been accepted for admission to the University as an undeclared major. The Exploratory Track program will assist students with their consideration and ultimate declaration of a major based on their interest, eligibility, and academic proficiency. As an undeclared major, Exploratory Track students will benefit from working closely with their academic advisors to explore potential majors within the collegiate unit and across campus. The Education Track is for students interested in education as a career path in a variety of settings (e.g., formal, informal or international). Students who are thinking of pursuing a career in teaching at the Early Childhood, English as a Second Language, Elementary, Special Education or Secondary Education levels (i.e., Mathematics, Science, English and History), or an advanced school professional career such as Reading Specialist, School Counseling and School Psychology will benefit as well from the Exploratory Track in Education. Students will be exposed to potential careers in education, learn about licensure requirements, and explore secondary majors that align with their career interests. Choosing a Major The College of Education will work closely with Education Exploratory Track students to explore any University-offered major that attracts their interest. Students will be advised to select a major that is interesting and challenging, while ideally allowing them to pursue a variety of different careers, as well as aligning with pre-licensure requirements, if pursuing a licensure pathway. The Education Major The College offers undergraduate degree programs that leads to the B.A in Early Childhood Education or to the B.A. in Special Education. All Education majors with a concentration in Special Education or Early Childhood Education must complete a secondary major in the liberal arts or sciences. Both Early Childhood Education concentration (PreK-2nd grade) and Special Education concentration (Moderate Disabilities in Special Education K-8 or 5-12) lead to initial licensure. Career Paths in Education Exploratory Track students who are interested in teaching at the Elementary (Pre-k- 8th grade) or Secondary (5th-12th grade English, History, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Music, Art) levels, or pursuing an advanced school professional career in fields such as Special Education, School Counseling, and School Psychology, will work closely with their College of Education advisor to explore these paths and choose a major that will provide optimal opportunities for their undergraduate and post-graduate experience. Contact Information For more information on the Education Exploratory Track, please contact: Chanti Chanthavong For more information on the Education Major, please contact Kim Drake
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