Special Education | Springfield College

Special Education

Major
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science with Teacher Licensure
About This Program
Program Contact

Mark D. McCarthy
Department Chair and Associate Professor
Department of Education
mmccarthy9@springfield.edu
(413) 748-3442

The Office of Educator Prep and Licensure can help answer your teaching license questions.

Curriculum and Delivery
  • Courses offered on campus in Springfield, Mass.
  • Choose a specialization in American Studies, English, or Mathematics
  • Early and frequent field experiences in local schools
  • Small class sizes
  • Hands-on learning experiences
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Learning outcomes
Graduate Success and Careers
Paying for Your Education
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Springfield College student and AmeriCorps program member Morghan Bostick, an athletic counseling major, teaches at John J Duggan Academy

Advocate for Students.

Today’s classrooms are filled with learners who have a diverse range of skill sets and personalities. The Springfield College Special Education teacher licensure program provides students with the proficiencies and confidence needed to connect with children in grades PreK-8, including those with exceptional learning needs.

Our students don’t just learn to teach, they’re actually in the classroom making a difference as early as their first year, thanks to our partnerships with area elementary schools. These field-based experiences with elementary children continue through year four, at which time they begin student teaching. Students learn from some of the area’s best teachers, allowing them to see first-hand the ways in which what they learn through their coursework translates into teaching in elementary classrooms.

Upon graduation, students will successfully secure employment to teach in a wide range of settings, including in urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Special Education/ Co-Teacher, Northvail Elementary School

Isabella Baker ’25

“Many of the projects I had during my student teaching have translated to the professional responsibilities that I have now. For example, I have a student growth objective and a professional development plan for my job. We had to create similar plans during student teaching, so I felt confident to complete these assignments for my job.”

Isabella Baker teaching
Incoming first year Springfield College students participate in June Orientation on Alden Street
Core Curriculum

Our curriculum is designed in faithfulness to the Springfield College mission and to further strengthen the Humanics philosophy of educating students in spirit, mind, and body.

Student at the Learning Commons
Career Center

The Career Center’s mission is to educate, inspire, and empower students and alumni to effectively make well-informed career decisions. The staff is committed to student learning and development, and offers a variety of opportunities and programming for students and alumni.

Academic Success offers readily and easily accessible services
Academic Success

Academic Success offers readily and easily accessible services including support in writing, mathematics, science, subject area tutoring, learning strategies and time management counseling, and assistance for students with documented disabilities.