Other Teacher Licensure

Classes, Grades, and Requirements for:

  • Biology (5-8) (8-12)
  • Earth Science (5-8) (8-12)
  • English (8-12)
  • Foreign Language: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian (5-12)
  • History (5-8) (8-12)
  • Latin & Classical Humanities (5-12)
  • Mathematics (5-8) (8-12)
  • Music: Vocal/Instrumental/General (All Levels)
  • 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 Psycholog; 4 cr.
  • PSY233 - Educational Psychology (includes field experience); 4 cr.
  • ED205 - Whiteness, Racism, and Inequality in Schools and Society (includes field experience); 4 cr or ED220 - Foundations of Multicultural Education (includes field experience); 4 cr.
  • ED330 - *The Process of Teaching and Learning in Middle and Secondary Schools (includes field experience); 4 cr (fall sr.yr.).
  • ED320j - Observing and Assisting in Inclusive Classrooms (includes field experience); 2 cr (junior or senior yr.) or EST301 - 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.

Notes:

  • 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.

  • ED331 - Student Teaching in Middle & Secondary Schools; 14 cr (spring sr. yr.).