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Dec 04, 2024
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2022-2023 Springfield College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mathematics and Education: Grades 5-12, B.S. (Secondary Education)
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Program Description
Students selecting this major also major in Education and seek licensure as a teacher of mathematics at the 5-8 and/or 8-12 grade levels. The mathematics major at Springfield College offers students a broad and solid background in the field, preparing them to immediately pursue a professional career in government, business, and various industries that require mathematical discipline. Students also have the option to proceed to graduate school for further study in mathematics, statistics, or applied mathematics.
Offerings in mathematical analysis, linear algebra, discrete mathematics, and probability theory are supplemented by courses in abstract algebra, geometry, and mathematics seminar. Mathematics majors have the opportunity to complete a minor, including computer science, computer programming, business management, and economics. All students are assigned an academic advisor who assists them in the development of their course of study.
Students who are interested in teaching at the elementary level should consider the mathematics and computer technology / elementary teacher licensure program.
Program Highlights
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Required Credits: 120
School: School of Arts and Sciences
Department: Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science and Education (both)
Modality: On-Ground
Locations: Main Campus (Springfield)
Additional Information: https://springfield.edu/programs/mathematics-education
Advanced Standing and Program Standards
In order to continue in the mathematics major, students must qualify for advanced standing during the spring semester of their sophomore year, prior to registration for junior-level classes. (Students seeking secondary teacher licensure must also meet certain standards to be accepted into the teacher preparation program. In some cases, these requirements are higher than the standards listed below.) In order to qualify for advanced standing as a mathematics major, students must:
- Achieve at least a 2.500 cumulative GPA.
- Achieve at least a 2.500 GPA in their program requirements.
- Complete all program requirements with a grade of C- or better. Courses in which unsatisfactory grades were received must be repeated.
- Be making satisfactory progress toward the completion of their program of study, as determined by the academic advisor and the department.
- Have completed or be in the process of completing any program requirements in which an incomplete was received.
(Incomplete grades in program requirements must be completed by the end of the semester following the receipt of the incomplete, unless an extended deadline has been negotiated.)
Students who do not meet these minimum standards are placed on departmental probationary status for a period of not more than one year. A student will be removed from departmental probationary status if and only if the minimum standards for advanced standing have been met. A student who is unable to meet the minimum standards during the probationary period will be subject to being dropped from the major. Once achieved, advanced standing must be maintained in order to continue in the major and complete the program.
Admission to Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Programs
Once admitted to Springfield College, the student must meet the following requirements in order to become an official candidate for licensure and get formally admitted to a specific teacher preparation program. This typically occurs prior to the student’s junior year or the equivalent for transfer students.
- Follow the appropriate course of study based on the field the student is interested in teaching. This includes majoring in an acceptable major for that licensure area and taking the required teacher preparation courses. This enables the student to fulfill the prerequisites needed to gain admission to a teacher preparation program. Examples of acceptable majors and licensure areas are psychology for early childhood; American studies, English, or mathematics and computer technology for elementary and/or special education; biology, English, history or mathematics for secondary; movement and sports studies for physical education or dual health & physical education; art or art therapy for art education; and health promotion for health education.
- Complete, or be in the process of completing, all prerequisites identified for the specific program.
- Earn a minimum 2.750 (3.250 for the Physical Education and Health/Family and Consumer Science major) cumulative grade point average for all designated licensure courses. This includes all subject matter knowledge coursework as well as teacher preparation professional coursework.
- Earn a minimum 2.500 (3.000 for the Physical Education and Health/Family and Consumer Science major) cumulative grade point average and minimum grades specified for designated courses
- Demonstrate the personal characteristics/professional behaviors needed to become a quality teacher (i.e., responsible, dependable, hard working, professional, committed to the teaching profession, etc.).
- Be recommended for admission into a teacher licensure program by the appropriate major department and the Education Department. For students in health and physical education, the only recommendation required is from the Physical Education and Health Education Department.
- Receive a passing score on the Communication and Literacy Skills Tests (reading and writing) of the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL).
Note: Students who have been admitted to a teacher preparation program must maintain all the admissions requirements listed above through the semester preceding the practicum (student teaching) in order to be eligible to begin the practicum experience and must maintain cumulative GPA’s in order to successfully complete the program.
Once all admissions requirements have been met, the student must fill out the application for admission. Applications are available from advisors, departments, or the Educator Preparation Office.
The Director of Educator Preparation & Licensure will review the completed application and notify the candidate of the admission decision. If a student wishes to appeal this decision, a written appeal must be submitted to the Educator Preparation Council.
Undergraduate Curriculum Overview
The Academic Advising Center provides the following repositories of sequencing and curriculum guides for all undergraduate majors and minors to assist with course planning:
Additional Notes:
- There may be circumstances where credit totals do not reflect coursework that is eligible to count towards Core Curriculum and Major Requirement sections of a major simultaneously.
- Degree requirements are subject to change.
I. Core Curriculum (40 credits)
This Core Curriculum is faithful to the Springfield College mission and further strengthens the Humanics philosophy of educating students in spirit, mind, and body. It is a cornerstone of a Springfield College education. Regardless of one’s major, it provides a strong, developmental, and holistic foundation for leaders in service to humanity. Upon completion, all graduates will be prepared to learn, lead, and serve in diverse, multicultural, and global contexts as well as in any career path they may choose. They will have the knowledge, habits of the mind, skills, and abilities to face unexpected situations and challenges, the values and attitudes for self-motivation and a vision of service that stems from hope, optimism and making a difference, as well as the self-determination to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
View the Core Curriculum Requirements (40 credits) section for a complete list of the domains and courses therein.
II. Mathematics Major Requirements (45 credits*)
Students who have a deficiency in their mathematics preparation may be required to take MATH 115: College Algebra and/or MATH 125: Precalculus before taking MATH 140: Calculus I .
*Coursework listed within the Mathematics major requirements section also satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning domain of the Core Curriculum. There are 42 unique credits required in the Mathematics major.
III. Education/Grades 5-12 Requirements (49 credits*)
Completion of the following requirements ensures successful completion of the Education major with a specialization in Secondary Teacher Licensure.
*Coursework listed within the Education/Grades 5-12 major requirements section also satisfies the Composition I, Composition II, and Themed Exploration domains of the Core Curriculum. There are 34 unique credits required in the Education/Grades 5-12 major.
A. Required Courses (37 credits*)
*CISC 150, EDUC 237, EDUC 328, ENGL 113, and ENGL 114 satisfy the Composition I, the Composition II, and Themed Exploration domains of the Core Curriculum. There are 22 unique credits of Required Courses in the Education/Grades 5-12 major.
B. Practicum and Seminar Selectives (12 credits)
Select 12 credits from the following list:
IV. Electives (to complete a minimum of 120 credits)
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