Course code Title Cr Sem/Yr * Grade Note
I. Competencies
1. College Writing (6 credits)
ENGL 113 College Writing I 3 Required for all students
ENGL 114 College Writing II 3 Required for all students
2. Writing Across the Curriculum (6 credits; one or both courses embedded in major requirements)
EDUC 237 Foundations of Multicultural Education NA Record credits on major requirement line EDUC 210 Children's Literature NA Record credits on major requirement line
3. Computer Applications (3 credits)
3
4. Information Literacy (3 credits -- this is embedded in major requirements) II. Domains of Knowledge and Understanding
1. Arts and Humanities
A. Literary Studies (3 credits)
ENGL 209 World Literature 3 Required for EDUC/ECE major
B. Visual/Performing Arts (must total 3 credits)
C. Spiritual and Ethical Dimensions (3 credits)
2. Analytical and Natural Sciences A. Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits)
MATH 105 Survey of Algebra and Geometry 3 Required for EDUC/ECE major
B. Natural Sciences (4 credits; lecture and lab) PHSC 105 or Physical Science and the Environment PHSC 110 Earth Science
* e.g., F 10, S 11, or TR for transferred courses
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CHECKSHEET & SEQUENCING GUIDELINES
Psychology and Education Majors
(Early Childhood Education Licensure Program)
2010-2011 Cohort
Name: ______________________________________ ID: _____________ Updated: ____ / ____ / ____
- First two pages of this document -- requirements for the undergraduate General Education Program.
- Subsequent pages -- requirements and course-sequencing guidelines for the Psychology and Education majors (Early Childhood Education licensure), for students who matriculate to SC during the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Use this as a guide in selecting courses and fill in completely to track your progress toward graduation.
- Note that requirements are subject to change, and may not be offered when listed. Always confirm your plans with your advisor or chairperson.
General Education Program Requirements (customized for the PSYC & EDUC/ECE majors):
3. Social Sciences
A. Historical/Cultural Studies (3 credits)
HIST 103 World History 3 Required for PSYC/ECE major
B. Behavioral and Social Sciences (3 credits)
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Required for PSYC major
4. International/Multicultural Studies (6 credits required for these majors)
EDUC 237 Foundations of Multicultural Education 3
5. Social Justice (3 credits)
EDUC 237 Foundations of Multicultural Education NA Credits counted above
6. Physical Education
A. Health and Wellness (3 credits)
HLTH 100 Wellness: A Way of Life 3 Required for all students
B. Physical Activity (must total 3 credits)
MOSK 140 recommended for EDUC/ECE majors
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS EARNED: Minimum 40 credits required
_______________________________ _______________________________
APPROVED GENERAL EDUCATION MODIFICATIONS (if applicable):
An approved Request for Waiver or Substitution form must be on file in the Registrar's Office for each waiver or substitution.
Modification
On
file? Comment
NOTE:
- A course may fulfill a maximum of two domains (a dip), or two domains plus one competency. When recording a double-dip, list credits earned only once -- in the second box, write "NA."
- If 40 credits are not met through coursework listed above, record additional General Education coursework below.
Requirement Date
3 cr of intermediate language, or 6 cr of elementary language, or approved study abroad program, or 3 cr of International/Global course to combine with EDUC 237, which is required for EDUC.
- See the 2010-2011 GenEd menus for eligible options for each category. Menus can be found in the 2010 Undergraduate Catalog and on the Registrar's or Academic Advising web pages.
Course code Title Cr Sem/Yr Grade Note
Fall Term:
MATH 101 Foundations of Mathematics 3 Required for EDUC/ECE
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology NA Required for PSYC
Spring Term:
SCIE 144 Best Practices in Learning and Teaching
Science 4 Required for EDUC/ECE
Fall or Spring Term:
EDUC 100 Introduction to Education 2 Required for EDUC/ECE
ENGL 220 Grammar and Usage 3 Required for EDUC/ECE
MATH 105 Survey of Algebra and Geometry NA Record credits on GenEd page Required for EDUC/ECE
ENGL 113 College Writing I (Fall only) ENGL 114 College Writing II (Spring only)
Take 30 credits your first year. To complete your schedule:
- Add courses from the flexible timing section that are designated for the first or second year (see page 5)
- Add 1 - 2 credits of Physical Activity courses (MOSK 140 is recommended for EDUC/ECE students)
Program Checksheet & Sequencing Guidelines, cont.
Note: Major requirements are broken down by the year typically taken, with a section for those that have flexible timing. Major requirements for PSYC & EDUC/ECE total 97 credits (78 credits strictly for the majors, plus 19 credits that overlap with GenEds). This sequencing is designed to prioritize courses that will help you prepare for the MTEL exams.
Record credits on GenEd page. Fall only. Record credits on GenEd page. Spring only.
In addition, you should take the following General Education requirements your first year:
Name: ______________________________________ ID: _____________ Updated: ____ / ____ / ____
Course code Title Cr Sem/Yr Grade Note
Fall or Spring Term:
EDUC 162 Exceptional Children 3 Required for EDUC/ECE
PSYC 250 Childhood and Adolescent Development 3 Required for EDUC/ECE and PSYC major
Spring Term:
EDUC 225 Development of Mathematical Concepts in
Young Children 3 Required for EDUC/ECE
EDUC 238
Pre-Practicum in Elementary/Special Education/Early Childhood Education Fieldwork and Seminar
1 Required for EDUC/ECE
Course code Title Cr Sem/Yr Grade Note
Fall Term:
EDUC 327
Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms
6 Required for EDUC/ECE. Prerequisite: Must pass
MTEL Communication and Literacy Exam.
Spring Term:
EDUC 305 Teaching Social Studies through the MA
Curriculum Frameworks 2 Required for EDUC/ECE
EDUC 442 Educational Assessment and the IEP Process 3 Required for EDUC/ECE
Prerequisite: EDUC 162
Take 32 - 36 credits your second year. To complete your schedule:
- Add courses from the flexible timing section that are designated for the first or second year
- Add 1 - 2 credits of Physical Activity courses (MOSK 140 is recommended for EDUC/ECE)
Take 32 - 36 credits your third year. To complete your fall schedule:
- Add 1 - 2 credits of Physical Activity courses, if needed (MOSK 140 is recommended for EDUC/ECE)
- Add major requirements courses from the flexible timing section that are designated for the first, second, or
third year
- Add free-choice GenEds, if needed to complete your fall or spring schedules
Major Requirements -- typically taken during the SECOND YEAR:
Major Requirements -- typically taken during the THIRD YEAR:
MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills Test
Reading Test passed: ___ / ___ / ___ Writing Test passed: ___ / ___ / ___
Course code Title Cr Sem/Yr Grade Note
Fall or Spring Term:
EDUC 463 Practicum Seminar 2 Required for EDUC/ECE
EDUC 466 Practicum PreK to K 5
Required for EDUC/ECE. Prerequisite: Must have
passed MTEL exams and courses designated by program.
EDUC 467 Practicum 1-2 5
Required for EDUC/ECE. Prerequisite: Must have
passed MTEL exams and courses designated by program.
Course code Title Cr Seem/Yr Grade Note
Should be taken first or second year:
ENGL 209 World Literature NA Record credits on GenEd page
Required for EDUC/ECE
HIST 103 World History NA Record credits on GenEd page
Required for EDUC/ECE HIST 105 Colonial America to the Civil War 3 Required for EDUC/ECE HIST 106 The Civil War to Modern America 3 Required for EDUC/ECE PHSC 105 or Physical Science and the Environment
PHSC 110 Earth Science
PSYC 209 Social Psychology 3 Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Required for PSYC major
PSYC 221 Abnormal Psychology 3 Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Required for PSYC major
Should be taken second year:
EDUC 237 Foundations of Multicultural Education NA Record credits on GenEd page Required for EDUC/ESP
EDUC 210 Children's Literature 3 Required for EDUC/ESP
PSYC major requirements continued on next page
Note: These sequencing recommendations are designed to help you prepare for the MTEL Early Childhood Test. Free-choice GenEds should be delayed to your third or fourth year.
NA Record credits on GenEd page Required for EDUC/ECE
Major Requirements -- flexible timing (note prerequisites):
Program Checksheet & Sequencing Guidelines, cont.
Name: ______________________________________ ID: _____________ Updated: ____ / ____ / ____
For your fourth year:
- Complete any outstanding PSYC or EDUC major requirements from the flexible timing section
- Complete any outstanding GenEds: Computer Applications, Spiritual and Ethical, Visual and Performing
Arts, International/Global Studies, Wellness, and Physical Activity
- Complete any necessary electives to total 120 credits
Major requirements, flexible timing, cont.
Course code Title Cr Seem/Yr Grade Note
Should be taken third year:
PSYC 211 Introduction to Statistics 3 Prerequisite: PSYC 101 Required for PSYC major
PSYC 301 Experimental Design 3 Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Required for PSYC major
Should be taken third or fourth year:
PSYC 401 Motivation and Learning 3 Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Required for PSYC major
PSYC ___ Psychology Elective 3 Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Required for PSYC major In addition, select two of the following applied psychology courses:
PSYC 413 Psychological Testing (3 cr)
PSYC 422 Interviewing and Counseling (3 cr)
PSYC 518 Behavior Modification (3 cr)
APPROVED MAJOR REQUIREMENT MODIFICATIONS (if applicable):
Date form was filed (with 3 signatures)
Course code Title Cr Sem/Yr Grade Note
TOTAL CREDITS EARNED: _______ credits as of _____/_____/_____ (see transcript or course history to verify)
Elective credits, to total 120 credits:
RequirementFor education licensure students, any substitution or waiver of the major or program requirements listed above must be approved and signed by 1) the Education department chairperson, 2) the content major chairperson, and 3) the Director of Educator Preparation. See the Educator Preparation Handbook for more information.
Modification
Prerequisite: PSYC 101
Two of these choices are required for PSYC major
Follow an approved course of study for a content major.
Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.750 for all designated licensure courses (see Educator Preparation Handbook for more information).
Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.500.
Receive a score of 240 or higher on the Communication and Literacy Skills Test (reading and writing) of the Massachusetts Test for Education Licensure (MTEL).
Receive a score of 240 or higher on the appropriate MTEL Subject Tests.
Earn minimum grades specified for designated courses (see Educator Preparation Handbook ).
Demonstrate the personal characteristics necessary to be a teacher (for example, responsible, professional, etc.). For more information about these program standards, see the Educator Preparation Handbook.
I have completed all General Education domains and competencies.
I have completed a minimum of 40 credits of General Education coursework.
I have completed a minimum of 120 credits (see transcript or course history to verify).
I have a cumulative GPA of 2.000 or better. (The EDUC major requires a cumulative GPA of 2.500 or higher.) I have satisfied the residency requirement, having earned 60 credits at SC, including 15 of my last 30.
I have completed all required coursework for my major (see recommended year and flexible timing sections above).
I have satisfied all program standards for this major (listed above and/or referenced in department publications).
Program Checksheet & Sequencing Guidelines, cont.
Name: ______________________________________ ID: _____________ Updated: ____ / ____ / ____
Undergraduate Degree Requirements:
(Minimum standards for the College -- major standards may be higher)
