The Associate-to-Master’s (A2M) Pathway is an accelerated route to a Master of Education (M.Ed.) that offers a seamless transfer process and financial incentives for eligible students from partner community colleges.
Through A2M students can:
- Transfer to Emmanuel and complete a Bachelor’s in Educational Studies in just two years
- Enter Emmanuel’s Graduate School Early Entry Program, taking two graduate-level courses at no additional cost while still undergraduates
- Finish their M.Ed. and pursue elementary licensure within just one year of completing their bachelor’s degree.
Financial Benefits
- Undergraduate scholarship: $25,000 annually for eligible students
- Graduate scholarship: 10% tuition reduction for Emmanuel’s M.Ed. program
- Savings in time and cost through Emmanuel’s Graduate School Early Entry program, which allows Seniors to take two graduate-level courses that count toward their undergraduate and graduate programs.
Eligibility & Support
- Open to Early Childhood Education Associate degree graduates from a partner community college with a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Enhanced advising and transfer coordination between schools to ensure a smooth transition
- Participation in the Massachusetts Transfer Guarantee: guaranteed admission, junior status upon enrollment, and full transfer of eligible credits
The program is currently available for the following school(s):
Roxbury Community College in Boston, Mass.
For more information about the A2M Pathway, please contact the Emmanuel College Office of Admissions at 617 735-9715 or admissions [at] emmanuel.edu (admissions[at]emmanuel[dot]edu).
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Students who do not meet the requirements can still be accepted and receive scholarships, but these outcomes are not guaranteed. Students can apply using the Common Application.
All students are evaluated for merit scholarships and awards at the time their application is reviewed. More information about scholarships and financial aid is available here.
Emmanuel is always looking to partner with schools that share our commitment to lifting up the hearts and intellects of young people and preparing them to thrive in a fast-changing world. If you are looking to engage in a partnership discussion, please contact Emmanuel Associate Vice President of Industry Partnerships and Program Development Stephen Creamer at creamers [at] emmanuel.edu (creamers[at]emmanuel[dot]edu).