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1 SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM CHECKSHEET & SEQUENCING GUIDELINES Psychology and Education Majors (Early Childhood Education Licensure Program) Cohort - 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 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): 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 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 major B. Natural Sciences (4 credits; lecture and lab) PHSC 105 or Physical Science and the Environment PHSC 110 Earth Science 4 major * e.g., F 10, S 11, or TR for transferred courses SC Program Checksheet - Fall

2 General Education Program Requirements, cont. 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 4. International/Multicultural Studies (6 credits required for these majors) EDUC 237 Foundations of Multicultural Education 3 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. 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 - A course may fulfill a maximum of two domains (a double-dip), or two domains plus one competency. When recording a doubledip, 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. 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. Requirement Modification On file? Date Comment NOTE: - See the 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 level courses are generally geared for first-year students, 200- for sophomores, 300- for juniors, 400- for seniors. Some courses may be taken a year earlier -- check with your advisor or the instructor to determine if that is appropriate for you. SC Program Checksheet - Fall

3 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. Major Requirements -- typically taken during the FIRST YEAR: Fall Term: MATH 101 Foundations of Mathematics 3 PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology NA Required for PSYC Spring Term: SCIE 144 Best Practices in Learning and Teaching Science 4 Fall or Spring Term: EDUC 100 Introduction to Education 2 ENGL 220 Grammar and Usage 3 MATH 105 Survey of Algebra and Geometry NA ENGL 113 ENGL 114 College Writing I (Fall only) College Writing II (Spring only) In addition, you should take the following General Education requirements your first year:. Fall only.. 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) SC Program Checksheet - Fall

4 Major Requirements -- typically taken during the SECOND YEAR: Fall or Spring Term: EDUC 162 Exceptional Children 3 PSYC 250 Childhood and Adolescent Development 3 and PSYC major Spring Term: EDUC 225 EDUC 238 Development of Mathematical Concepts in Young Children Pre-Practicum in Elementary/Special Education/Early Childhood Education Fieldwork and Seminar 3 1 Take 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) MTEL Communication and Literacy Skills Test Reading Test passed: / / Writing Test passed: / / Major Requirements -- typically taken during the THIRD YEAR: Fall Term: EDUC 327 Spring Term: EDUC 305 Methods of Teaching Reading and Language Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Classrooms Teaching Social Studies through the MA Curriculum Frameworks EDUC 442 Educational Assessment and the IEP Process 3 6. Prerequisite: Must pass MTEL Communication and Literacy Exam. 2 Prerequisite: EDUC 162 Take 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 MTEL Subject Tests Early Childhood Test passed: / / Foundations of Reading Test passed: / / SC Program Checksheet - Fall

5 Major Requirements -- typically taken during the FOURTH YEAR: Fall or Spring Term: EDUC 463 Practicum Seminar 2 EDUC 466 Practicum PreK to K 5 EDUC 467 Practicum Prerequisite: Must have passed MTEL exams and courses designated by program.. Prerequisite: Must have passed MTEL exams and courses designated by program. 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 (note prerequisites): Note: These sequencing recommendations are designed to help you prepare for the MTEL Early Childhood Test. Freechoice GenEds should be delayed to your third or fourth year. Course code Title Cr Seem/Yr Grade Note Should be taken first or second year: ENGL 209 World Literature NA HIST 103 World History NA HIST 105 Colonial America to the Civil War 3 HIST 106 The Civil War to Modern America 3 PHSC 105 or PHSC 110 Physical Science and the Environment Earth Science PSYC 209 Social Psychology 3 PSYC 221 Abnormal Psychology 3 NA Should be taken second year: EDUC 237 Foundations of Multicultural Education NA Required for EDUC/ESP EDUC 210 Children's Literature 3 Required for EDUC/ESP PSYC major requirements continued on next page SC Program Checksheet - Fall

6 Major requirements, flexible timing, cont. Course code Title Cr Seem/Yr Grade Note Should be taken third year: PSYC 211 Introduction to Statistics 3 PSYC 301 Experimental Design 3 Should be taken third or fourth year: PSYC 401 Motivation and Learning 3 PSYC Psychology Elective 3 In addition, select two of the following applied psychology courses: PSYC 413 PSYC 422 PSYC 518 Psychological Testing (3 cr) Interviewing and Counseling (3 cr) Behavior Modification (3 cr) Two of these choices are required for PSYC major APPROVED MAJOR REQUIREMENT MODIFICATIONS (if applicable): For 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. Requirement Modification Date form was filed (with 3 signatures) Elective credits, to total 120 credits: If the only GenEd you double-dip is EDUC 237, this program typically requires 121 credits to complete -- so, you may not need any elective credits to reach the minimum 120 required by the College. It is your responsibility to ensure that you reach 120 credits, though. If you need, or choose, to take any electives, list them below. TOTAL CREDITS EARNED: credits as of / / (see transcript or course history to verify) SC Program Checksheet - Fall

7 Education Program Standards: In order to be officially admitted to, and continue in, the teacher preparation program, I must meet all educator preparation standards, including (but not limited to) the following: Follow an approved course of study for a content major. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of for all designated licensure courses (see Educator Preparation Handbook for more information). Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 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. Undergraduate Degree Requirements: (Minimum standards for the College -- major standards may be higher) 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 or better. (The EDUC major requires a cumulative GPA of 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). SC Program Checksheet - Fall