Professors: Charles R.
Beck, Cathleen Buydoso, Diane L. Lowe
Associate Professor: Jeanne Canelli
Assistant Professors: William Buckreis,
Katherine L. Hibbard, Kelly Kolodny
Instructor:
Beverly Luskin
Coordinator of Field Placements: Peter Dittami
*Sabbatical: Spring 2006
Adjunct Faculty
Professors: Margaret Lidback, Marguerite
Mahler, Barbara Curtin Milot, Julia Scandrett
Assistant Professors: Joyce Cutler, Teresa
Sellarole
Instructor: Mary-Ann Stadtler-Chester
Curriculum Library Coordinator: Mary Pat
Craig
PROGRAMS LEADING TO EDUCATOR LICENSURE
At
Framingham State College, students will meet the requirements for the
Initial license as an Early Childhood Teacher (Pre-K - 2) or Elementary
Teacher (1 - 6) through completion of a coordinate major in education.
Secondary Education students minoring in Education may obtain an Initial
license in the following fields: studio art, biology, chemistry,
English, French, history, mathematics, Spanish, and world languages.
Students may obtain middle school level licensure in earth science (5 -
8) or in the secondary subjects listed above with the completion of
additional requirements. Students may also obtain the Teacher of
Health/Family and Consumer Sciences Initial license (all levels), and
Teacher of Visual Art (Pre-K - 8) by special arrangement with the Art
and Music Department. Since 1998, students seeking initial licensure at
any level have been required to obtain a satisfactory score on the
Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL), formerly named the
Massachusetts Educator Certification Test.
Framingham State College, the first public college in America to offer
teacher preparation, continues to be in the forefront in teacher
education, most recently in the area of teaching with technology.
Teacher preparation students use wireless laptop computers and digital
cameras in their technology-enhanced courses and student teaching. The
teacher preparation programs listed above include a series of
pre-practicum courses that enable students to address subject matter
defined in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks while preparing for
the student teaching experience. The success rate of our students on the
Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure is rooted in a strong liberal
arts and sciences curriculum, supported by excellent education courses
and academic support services that include test preparation workshops.
All
programs of teacher preparation at the College are approved by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Students enrolled in initial licensure
programs during the academic year 20032004 totaled 370, with an
additional 144 seeking second certification through masters programs. Of
these, 93 were in programs of supervised student teaching, which
requires 300 hours of student participation, averaging 25 hours per week
over a semester. In 2006-2007, 15 faculty members, 10 full-time and 5
part-time, participated as supervising faculty for student teaching,
with a student/faculty ratio of 5:1. By the end of the academic year, 93
program completers had taken one or more components of the Massachusetts
Test for Educator Licensure with the following pass rates reported to
both U.S. and Massachusetts Departments
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of Education:
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Test Field |
College |
Statewide |
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Pass Rate |
Pass Rate |
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Basic Skills |
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Communication and
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Literacy-Reading
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100% |
100% |
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Communication and
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Literacy-Writing
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100% |
100% |
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Both Reading |
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and Writing |
100% |
100% |
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Academic Content Areas
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Early Childhood
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100% |
100% |
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Elementary |
100% |
100% |
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Secondary Disciplines
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* |
* |
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All Content Areas
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100% |
100% |
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Summary Totals for
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All Tests |
100% |
100% |
*
Rates for specific secondary subjects - history, English, mathematics,
biology, earth science, visual art, French, Spanish, and home economics
– are not calculated because fewer than ten students took the same
assessment test.
PROGRAMS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Students who plan to become early childhood teachers (pre-K through
grade 2) or elementary teachers (grades 1 through 6) fulfill the
following components to meet the 32-course requirement for graduation,
arranged to allow completion in four years:
Twelve
(12) specified general education courses (outlined in 1 below).
Twelve
(12) courses in an Interdisciplinary Major in Liberal Arts and Sciences,
with a specialization in language arts, social sciences, natural
sciences and mathematics, or geography and earth science; or a
traditional major in a liberal arts and sciences discipline (2A or 2B
below).
Eight
(8) education courses in either the elementary or early childhood
coordinate major (3A or 3B below).
In
addition to requirements in these three areas, all candidates for
educational licensure shall be required to pass the Massachusetts Test
for Educator Licensure (MTEL), which will assess communication and
literacy skills; subject matter knowledge; and foundations of reading.
The Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure is administered in the
months of September, November, February, May, and July. The College will
comply with state-mandated licensure requirements, which are subject to
change.
1.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
All
students at the College must satisfy a general education requirement
consisting of courses that fulfill the twelve (12) general education
goals. The courses listed below, with subjects related to the
Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, are required for students in the
Coordinate Major in Elementary Education and are recommended for
students in the Coordinate Major in Early Childhood Education.
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Goal(s) |
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Course |
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1 |
21.110 |
Expository Writing
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2 |
43.110 |
College Mathematics I
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3 |
61.—— |
Any language course
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4, 12 |
21.261 |
American Writers I or
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21.262 American Writers
II |
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4, 11 |
21.203 |
Global Perspectives in
Literature |
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5 |
84.160 |
Image, Sound, and
Structure: An Approach to Art and Music |
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6 |
53.109 |
Introduction to Physical
Science |
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7 |
23.101 |
Biological Concepts
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8, 11 |
32.155 |
The Comparative History
of World Civilizations |
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9, 11 |
22.110 |
World Regional Geography
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9 |
42.200 |
Psychology of Development
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10 |
32.151 |
U.S. History to
Reconstruction or |
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32.152 U.S. History since
Reconstruction |
2. INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJOR IN LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES OR
TRADITIONAL LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES MAJOR
A.
INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJOR IN LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Students may elect the Interdisciplinary Major in Liberal Arts and
Sciences, a choice appropriate only in combination with the Coordinate
Major in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. The Interdisciplinary
Major consists of twelve (12) courses in one of four specializations,
described below. Note: Some of the required general education goals are
fulfilled through the Interdisciplinary concentration or the Liberal Art
or Science major.
LANGUAGE ARTS (IDE) (Home Department-English)
General Education: Specific general education courses are required or
recommended for coordinate majors, as outlined in 1 above. However,
students choosing the Language Arts specialization will fulfill goals 4
and 12 through literature courses taken in the major, leaving one
general education elective and one free elective. Suggested electives:
courses in history, child psychology.
Interdisciplinary Major with Specialization in Language Arts (Twelve
Courses):
21.225
Introduction to Journalism
21.282
Creative Writing
21.284
Prose Writing
21.286
Professional Writing
21.333
Critical Writing
Science (choose one):
33.103
General Chemistry
33.131
Science-Environment and Health
53.241
Introduction to Meteorology
53.251
Introduction to Astronomy
73.231
Physical Geology
73.246
Oceanography
Mathematics (choose one):
43.120
College Mathematics II
43.117
Introduction to Statistics
43.123
College Algebra
43.200
Precalculus
43.201
Intuitive Geometry
One
(1) Grammar Course:
21.297
English Grammar
Five
(5) Literature Courses:
21.204
Literary Study One children’s literature course Three (3) literature
courses (not children’s literature and at least one at the 300-400
level)
Two
(2) courses in speech, drama, or film from the following:
71.115
Introduction to Speech Communication
71.201
Oral Interpretation of Literature
71.212
Drama Workshop
One Film Course
One
(1) additional elective in children’s literature, writing, speech,
drama, film, or literature
SOCIAL
SCIENCES (IDD) (Home Department-History)
Specific general education courses are required or recommended for
coordinate majors, as outlined in section 1 above. However, students
choosing the Social Sciences specialization will fulfill goals 8 and 10
through history courses taken in the major, leaving one general
education elective and one free elective. Suggested electives: courses
in literature, child psychology.
Interdisciplinary Major with Specialization in Social Sciences (Twelve
Courses):
32.250
Historical Research and Writing
Science (choose one):
33.103
General Chemistry
33.131
Science-Environment and Health
53.241
Introduction to Meteorology
53.251
Introduction to Astronomy
73.231
Physical Geology
73.246
Oceanography
Mathematics (choose one):
43.120
College Mathematics II
43.117
Introduction to Statistics
43.123
College Algebra
43.200
Precalculus
43.201
Intuitive Geometry
32.151 U.S. History to Reconstruction
32.152 U.S. History since Reconstruction
32.153 Western Civilization to the Renaissance
32.154
Western Civilization since the Renaissance
32.—— Two intermediate level history courses
(one must be outside North America or Europe)
Three
(3) Geography Courses:
22.—
A regional geography course at the 200-level
(not North America or Europe)
One
(1) of the following:
22.250
Geography of the United States and Canada
22.251
Geography of New England
One
(1) of the following:
22.201
Economic Geography
22.206
Political Geography
22.211
Cultural Geography
22.212
Geographic Perspectives on the Environment
NATURAL SCIENCES (IDA)
(Home Department-Physics and Earth Sciences)
General Education: Specific general education courses are required or
recommended for coordinate majors, as outlined in section 1 above.
Students choosing the Natural Science specialization must substitute
53.201 Introductory Physics for 53.109 Introduction to Physical Science
to fulfill general education goal 6.
Interdisciplinary Major with Specialization in Natural Sciences (Twelve
Courses):
Writing (choose one):
21.225
Introduction to Journalism
21.282
Creative Writing
21.284
Prose Writing
21.286
Professional Writing
21.333
Critical Writing
43.200
Precalculus
Two
(2) Biology courses:
One
(1) course from the following:
23.250 Horticulture
23.251 Vascular Plant Taxonomy
23.252 Biology of Non-vascular Plants
One
(1) course from the following:
23.220
Animal Behavior
23.232
Invertebrate Zoology
23.234
Comparative Vertebrate Physiology
Three
(3) Chemistry and Food Science courses:
33.103
General Chemistry or
33.107
Principles of Chemistry
33.201
Organic Chemistry
One
(1) course from the following:
33.108
Principles of Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis (with permission)
33.131
Science - Environment and Health
33.151
Principles of Food Science
Three
(3) Earth Science courses:
Choose
from the following:
53.241
Introduction to Meteorology
53.251
Introduction to Astronomy
73.231
Physical Geology
73.246
Oceanography
Two
(2) free electives
GEOGRAPHY AND EARTH SCIENCE (IDR) (Home Department-Geography)
General Education: Specific general education courses are required or
recommended for coordinate majors, as outlined in section 1 above.
However, students choosing the Geography and Earth Science
specialization will take the required geography course and fulfill goal
6 through courses taken in the major, leaving one general education
elective and one free elective. Suggested electives: courses in history,
literature, child psychology.
Interdisciplinary Major with Specialization in Geography and Earth
Science (Twelve Courses):
Writing (choose one):
21.225
Introduction to Journalism
21.282
Creative Writing
21.284
Prose Writing
21.286
Professional Writing
21.333
Critical Writing Science: 33.103 General Chemistry
Mathematics (choose one):
43.120
College Mathematics II
43.117
Introduction to Statistics
43.123
College Algebra
43.200
Precalculus
43.201
Intuitive Geometry
Five
(5) Geography courses:
22.101
Introduction to Human Geography
22.110
World Regional Geography
22.2— Any regional geography course at the 200-level
Choose
two (2) of the following:
22.201
Economic Geography
22.206
Political Geography
22.211
Cultural Geography
22.212
Geographic Perspectives on the Environment
22.230
Geography of Natural and Man-Made Hazards
Four
(4) Earth Science courses:
53.241
Introduction to Meteorology
53.251
Introduction to Astronomy
73.231
Physical Geology
73.246
Oceanography
B.
TRADITIONAL LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE MAJOR
Elementary Education: Changes in Massachusetts Department of Education
regulations governing elementary teacher preparation became effective
October 1, 2001 and affect students graduating after October 1, 2003.
The regulations specify that curricula must include upper and lower
level arts and sciences coursework, covering composition; American and
world literature; U.S. and world history; geography; economics; child
development; science laboratory work; and mathematics and science
coursework appropriate for the elementary school teacher. These subjects
follow the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and are covered on the
Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure. The Interdisciplinary Major,
with specializations described in 2A, fulfills these requirements.
However, students may also choose from among traditional liberal arts
and sciences majors. Majors in mathematics, history, English, and
geography are appropriate and may be completed within 32 courses over a
four-year period. While students are not precluded from choosing other
traditional majors, such choices will require more than 32 courses, and
more than four years, to complete. Students will be required to complete
general education courses listed in section 1 above, as well as any
specified by the major department.
Early
Childhood Education: Massachusetts Department of Education regulations
do not specify curricular guidelines in subject matter for students
seeking licensure in early childhood education. Students in this program
may choose the Interdisciplinary Major or traditional majors mentioned
above for elementary teacher preparation. Other majors that may be
completed in 32 courses over four years are Art, Modern Languages, and
Psychology; majors not mentioned may require additional coursework. The
general education courses listed in section 1 above are recommended, but
not required, for Coordinate Majors in Early Childhood Education.
3.
COORDINATE MAJOR IN EDUCATION
Over
the four years, students will complete one of the following sequences,
depending on the level of licensure sought. The initial courses, 14.200
Education in American Society with Field Study I and 42.200 Psychology
of Development, are to be taken during the sophomore or junior year.
A.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECC) (Pre-K - Grade 2 Licensure)
14.200 Education in American Society with Field Study I
(taken during the sophomore or junior year)
14.320 The Young Child: Emerging Literacy with Field Study II
14.374 Early Childhood Curriculum: Mathematics and Science with
Field Study III
14.376 Early Childhood Curriculum: Reading, Social Studies, and
Special Needs
(14.374 and 14.376 must be taken together) The Professional Semester
(four courses)
14.431 Early Childhood Professional Practicum A
(Credit - two course credits)
14.432 Early Childhood Professional Practicum B
(Credit - two course credits)
B.
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (ELC) (Grades 1 - 6 Licensure)
14.200 Education in American Society with Field Study I
(taken during the sophomore or junior year)
14.322 The Child and Literacy with Field Study II
14.341 Elementary Curriculum: Mathematics with Field Study III
14.346 Elementary Curriculum: Science, Social Studies, and Special
Needs
(14.341 and 14.346 must be taken together)
The
Professional Semester (four courses)
14.437 Elementary Professional Practicum A
(Credit - two course credits)
14.438 Elementary Professional Practicum B
(Credit - two course credits)
DECLARATION OF THE COORDINATE MAJOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD OR ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION AFTER MATRICULATION
After
matriculating at Framingham State College, students who wish to be
considered for the Coordinate Major in Early Childhood Education or
Elementary Education must meet the following requirements:
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Cumulative quality point average (QPA) of at least
2.70. A “C+” or higher grade in 14.200
Education in American Society with Field Study I, if already taken.
Students must have completed at least eight (8) course credits,
including 21.110 Expository Writing or equivalent and one mathematics
course.
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A passing score on the Communication and Literacy component (reading and
writing) of the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure.
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Application submitted to the Education Department
before October 1st
for admission in the spring semester, and before February 15th
for admission in the fall semester.
PROGRAM IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
Students who plan to teach at the high school or middle school level
must choose a major in a specific discipline, with a minor in Secondary
Education. Programs in Secondary Education (both levels) are offered in
studio art, biology, English, health/family and consumer sciences,
history, mathematics, and modern languages. In addition, middle school
licensure may be obtained in earth science, and high school licensure in
chemistry.
SECONDARY EDUCATION MINOR
Teacher of School Subjects 8 - 12: Biology, Chemistry, English, History,
Mathematics
14.200 Education in American Society with Field Study I
42.200
Psychology of Development
14.315
Professional Preparation and Field Study II: Methods, Special
Education, and Technology for High School (credit - two course credits)
14.410
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar I:
High School (credit - two course credits)
14.411
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar II: High School (credit - two
course credits)
Teacher of School Subjects 5 - 8: Biology, Earth Science, English,
History, Mathematics
14.200
Education in American Society with Field Study I
42.200
Psychology of Development
14.316
Professional Preparation and Field Study II: Methods, Special
Education, and Technology for Middle School (credit – two course
credits)
14.414
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar I:
Middle School (credit - two course credits)
14.415
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar II:
Middle School (credit - two course credits)
Teacher of Health/Family and Consumer Sciences All Levels
14.200
Education in American Society with Field Study I
42.200
Psychology of Development
14.317
Professional Preparation and Field Study II: Methods, Special
Education, and Technology for Health/Family and Consumer Sciences, All
Levels (credit - two course credits)
14.417
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar I: Health/Family and Consumer
Sciences, All Levels (credit - two course credits)
14.418
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar II: Health/Family and
Consumer Sciences All Levels (credit - two course credits)
Teacher of Modern Languages Grades 5-12
14.200
Education in American Society with Field Study I
42.200
Psychology of Development
14.318
Professional Preparation and Field Study II: Methods, Special
Education, and Technology for Modern Languages, Grades 5 - 12 (credit –
two course credits)
14.421
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar I: Modern Languages Grades
and Grades 5 - 12 (credit – two course credits)
14.422
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar II: Modern Languages Grades 5
- 12 (credit two course credits)
Teacher of Visual Art Grades 5 - 12
14.200
Education in American Society with Field Study I
42.200
Psychology of Development
14.319
Professional Preparation and Field Study II: Methods, Special
Education, and Technology for Visual Art, Pre-K to Grade 8 and Grades 5
- 12 (credit - two course credits)
14.423
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar I: Visual Art Grades 5 - 12
(credit - two course credits)
14.424
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar II: Visual Art Grades 5 - 12
(credit - two course credits)
Teacher of Visual Art Pre-K to Grade 8
14.200
Education in American Society with Field Study I
42.200
Psychology of Development
14.319
Professional Preparation and Field Study II: Methods, Special
Education, and Technology for Visual Art, Pre-K to Grade 8 and Grades 5
- 12 (credit - two course credits)
14.412
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar I: Visual Art Pre-K to Grade
8 (credit - two course credits)
14.413
Student Teaching Practicum and Seminar II: Visual Art Pre-K to Grade
8 (credit - two course credits)
ADMISSION INTO TEACHER EDUCATION AND THE STUDENT TEACHING PRACTICUM
The
Education Department is proud to continue Framingham State College’s
long-established tradition of excellence in teacher preparation. The
Department’s commitment has been stated as follows:
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To encourage students in their continuing adult
development toward becoming selfdirecting, professional persons.
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To foster an enthusiasm for scholarly
investigation and intellectual pursuit which will be reflected by
students in professional field settings.
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To assist students in broadening their
communication skills in order to enhance both their personal and
professional advancement.
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