Political Science/Political Philosophy (5-8) (8-12)
Visual Art (PreK-8) (5-12)
(Students may also have the opportunity to apply for an initial license in Dance (PreK-12) subject to approval by the Massachusetts Department of Education in 2009.)
Phase I: In addition to meeting the requirements for
the major in the license sought, the following courses must be completed
prior to the practicum
PSY236
Adolescent Psychology
4 cr
PSY233
Educational Psychology (includes field experience)
4 cr
ED205
or
ED220
Whiteness, Racism, and Inequality in Schools and Society (includes field experience)
or
Foundations of Multicultural Education (includes field experience)
4 cr
4 cr
ED330 *
The Process of Teaching & Learning in Middle and Secondary Schools
(includes field experience)
4 cr
(fall sr.yr.)
ED320j
or
EdSt301
Observing & Assisting in Inclusive Classrooms
(includes field experience)
or
Education in South Africa
(includes field experience)
2 cr
(junior or
senior yr.)
*A subject-specific methods course at UMass, Hampshire or Smith is also
recommended for certain licenses. See program director for more information
on these courses.
NOTE: Each field experience requires
a minimum of 3-4 hours per week. Please fill out a TB Test Form before
you attend your first pre-practicum. Forms are available in the main
office, Room 303.
All coursework in the subject/level you want to teach must also be completed
before the practicum. A Field of Knowledge Self Assessment Form
will be started for you during your initial meeting with Ms.Sarah Frenette,
Five College Teacher Licensure Coordinator so that you can plan your
coursework
accordingly.
Phase II: Practicum Application – Application
materials are due February 15th of your junior year. If you will be abroad,
please plan ahead for this.
Phase III: The following course is taken during the
spring semester of your senior year.
