The CTEP/Elementary 4+1 Pathway is for UMass undergraduate students who know they want to become an elementary school teacher in Massachusetts.  This option allows UMass Juniors who have completed or are working to complete the prerequisite coursework to apply for graduate school early and complete up to 9 credits of coursework toward their master's degree as an undergraduate.

Ideal CTEP/Elementary 4+1 candidates are social justice-oriented with strong interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for public education, and experience with children in educational environments.  Students must have a proven record of academic success with a GPA of 3.0 to be considered.

Interested individuals may apply online during the Fall semester of their Junior year. Deadline to apply is January 15; candidate selection will be released mid-March.