Elementary and Special Education | Springfield College

Elementary and Special Education

Education Major
Bachelor of Science with Dual Teacher Licensure
About This Program
Program Contact

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

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Curriculum and Delivery
  • Courses offered on campus in Springfield, Mass.
  • Early and frequent field experiences in local schools
  • Small class sizes
  • Hands-on learning experiences
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Program curriculum
  • Learning outcomes
Graduate Success and Careers
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Lean Into a Human-Helping Profession.

Springfield College’s renowned reputation for preparing leaders in human-helping professions, like teaching, offers an exceptional educational experience for individuals committed to dedicating their lives to educating children.

The Springfield College Education Major: Elementary Education and Special Education dual licensure program provides the professional skills and knowledge that undergraduate students need to successfully work with elementary-aged students (1-6) or students with moderate disabilities (PreK-8). The combination of coursework and real-world, hands-on learning gives dual licensure graduates the preparation and the confidence they need to manage a wide range of classroom experiences.

Through working in a range of educational environments, like inclusion classrooms, students become highly skilled and effective elementary classroom teachers, and will learn a wide variety of teaching strategies. Most importantly, they’ll graduate with the know-how and ability to meet the needs of all children. They’ll learn from experienced faculty who are passionate about continuing to advance and strengthen the teaching profession at the elementary level.

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.

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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.

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