Follow Your Calling
Make a Real Impact on Young Learners
- Top-Ranked Programs: Join one of New England’s most respected education programs at Gordon, recognized internationally and honored by the National Council on Teacher Quality.
- Experiential Learning: Build confidence in the classroom with field-based experience, a hands-on teaching practicum, and mentorship from experienced faculty.
- Licensure and Career Prep: Gain the knowledge and practical skills needed for teacher licensure and prepare to enter a field where Gordon graduates are in high demand.
- Expert Educators: Learn from professors who are experienced teachers, specialists, and administrators invested in your growth as both an educator and a Christ-centered leader.
Why Choose Gordon College?
- Thrive in Your Calling: Strengthen your competence and character through rigorous, Christ-centered programs that challenge you to lead and serve in a changing world.
- Outstanding Alumni Outcomes: Network with graduates who are thriving at organizations like ESPN, Microsoft, Raytheon, Disney, Apple, and school districts in Massachusetts and across the country.
- The Best of New England: Study on our historic campus just minutes from the beach and 30 minutes from Boston’s cultural and career opportunities.
- 135 Years of Excellence: Since 1889, Gordon has stayed true to its Christ-centered mission, delivering academic excellence rooted in purpose and faith.
Choose New England’s Top Christian College
Gordon College is the only nationally ranked, multidenominational Christian college in New England. Here, we combine rigorous academics with hands-on learning that prepares you to lead with both calling and competence in your career and your faith.
“As an athlete, I am accustomed to the camaraderie of teamwork. This same sense of community and collaboration permeated every aspect of my education program.”
Ben Richardson ’23
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Available Programs
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science + Master of Education Pathway
Accreditation and Rankings
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ)
International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Ranked in the 391 Best Colleges by the Princeton Review
Ranked as a Best National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
Ranked as a Best Value College by the Princeton Review
Ranked in the 2025 Best Colleges by Money Magazine
Ranked in the Top College of 2025 by Forbes