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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Mathematics, Teacher of Mathematics Licensure (5-8), B.A.
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Westfield State University’s educator preparation programs are approved by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). The Mathematics Department, in collaboration with the Education Department, offers a program of study leading to licensure by the Massachusetts Department of Education as a Teacher of Mathematics. The Westfield State University program for teachers of Mathematics has been recognized by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
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Licensure for Teacher of Mathematics (5-8)
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 Middle School, 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 0499 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
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Students 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 section on Licensure for Teaching under Academic Policies. 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), a GPA of 3.0 in all pedagogy coursework, and have a passing grade in the appropriate Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (i.e., Communication and Literacy and subject matter tests). Pedagogical Coursework
An overall 2.8 GPA plus a 3.0 GPA in the pedagogical sequence specific to your licensure program prior to practicum is required. Consult with the department on which courses are classified as part of the pedagogy requirements. |
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