For aspiring educators, the road to the classroom just became shorter and more affordable. 黑料社区 (RCC) and Emmanuel College have launched a groundbreaking partnership that creates a direct, accelerated route from an associate degree to a master鈥檚 in education. The new Associate-to-Master鈥檚 (A2M) Pathway empowers RCC graduates in Early Childhood Education to advance their studies seamlessly at Emmanuel, gaining the credentials, licensure, and financial support needed to enter the teaching profession faster and with less debt.
The Associate-to-Master鈥檚 (A2M) Pathway allows RCC graduates with an Early Childhood Education Associate degree to:
Significant financial support makes the pathway even more accessible: eligible RCC transfers receive an annual $25,000 Emmanuel scholarship during their undergraduate studies and a 10% tuition reduction for their graduate degree. Students also benefit from guaranteed admission, no application fee or essay, and junior status upon enrollment through the Massachusetts Transfer Guarantee.
On August 19, 2025, RCC hosted a breakfast signing ceremony to formalize the transfer agreement and announce the expanded partnership.
鈥淚鈥檓 proud that RCC鈥檚 new partnership with Emmanuel is directly aligned with the College鈥檚 strategic priorities,鈥� said Dr. Jonathan K Jefferson, President of RCC. 鈥淓mmanuel鈥檚 commitment to providing RCC ECE graduates with scholarships and graduate tuition discounts highlights our shared commitment to economic mobility.鈥�
鈥淓mmanuel has always been a potent accelerator of promise and talent,鈥� said Emmanuel College President Beth Ross. 鈥淭hrough this innovative partnership with Roxbury Community College, we are giving aspiring educators a seamless, accelerated, and financially viable pathway toward achieving their professional goals.鈥�
A2M is available to RCC graduates who earn their associate鈥檚 degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Enhanced advice and coordination between RCC and Emmanuel will ensure a smooth transfer process and robust student support.
Grounded in academic excellence and strengthened by affordability and support, the RCC鈥揈mmanuel A2M Pathway offers a direct launchpad for future educators. The program builds on an existing partnership between the institutions, including a RN-to-BSN pathway for RCC nursing graduates. This innovative collaboration not only accelerates students鈥� journeys into the classroom but also strengthens the pipeline of highly-trained teachers who will make a lasting impact in schools and communities across Massachusetts.
