The program in Early Childhood Education prepares students to become professionals in the education and development of young children. Graduates of our program satisfy the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services guidelines for employment as teachers in early childhood settings, including day care centers, nursery schools, preschools, and private kindergartens. The program also prepares graduates to sit for the registration examination for medical assisting. Many of our graduates have continued their education in nursing, surgical technology, biology, and medical technology. The Occupational Therapy Assistant program prepares students for successful employment in the field of occupational therapy.
Occupational therapy helps challenged individuals live productive and satisfying lives.
The OTA curriculum is rigorous, combining courses in occupational therapy, biological science, behavioral science, and liberal arts, with an extensive rotating clinical experience. The Physical Therapist Assistant program prepares the Bay State College student for employment in the physical therapy field. Physical Therapist Assistants are professionally trained health care providers, dedicated to helping challenged persons reach their highest level of independence. Under the direct supervision of a registered physical therapist, the PTA uses therapeutic equipment and exercise programs to enhance patients' strength, mobility, endurance, and coordination. The PTA program is a challenging combination of physical therapy, biological science, behavioral science, and liberal arts courses.