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Aug 31, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Mathematics, Teacher of Mathematics Licensure (5-8), B.A.
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Licensure for Teacher of Mathematics (5-8)
Westfield State University is nationally accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) at the initial and advanced levels.
The Westfield State University program for licensure for teachers of Mathematics has been recognized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Student progress toward meeting Advanced Standing in Teacher Education is monitored at the end of the sophomore year (57 credits). All students must meet the requirements for Advanced Standing to achieve teacher candidacy. Please see the section on Licensure for Teacher Education .
In order to be eligible for student teaching, a student must have completed all required course and field work, have an overall GPA of 2.8 (including transfer work), and have a passing grade in the appropriate Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (i.e., Communication and Literacy and subject matter tests).
Undergraduate Mathematics Majors Who Wish to be Certified to Teach Mathematics at the Middle School Level Must:
- Choose their math major electives to satisfy the teacher licensure requirements;
- Complete the Professional Sequence for Secondary, described in the Education Department listings;
- Include the following courses among their seven 300-level mathematics electives in order to satisfy teacher licensure requirements:
- Complete the following SMK courses:
Requirements for Mathematics Majors
Requirements - 54 Credits
Note:
No more than 6 credits of MATH 0399 and no more than 3 credits of MATH 0360 may be used to satisfy the math major.
Professional Sequence: Middle (Grades 5-8)
The Professional Sequence for Middle must be completed by students intending to teach an academic subject area in the middle school. Students must complete an academic major in the subject area in which the licensure is sought.
Professional Sequence Core
Professional Sequence Courses
Pedagogical Coursework
A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required in pedagogical coursework specific to your licensure program prior to practicum. Consult with the department on which courses are classified as part of the pedagogy requirements.
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