BA/BS in Education, General

Education at Springfield College is a bachelor's degree in science that includes teacher licensure. It is available as a major or a minor and is taught on campus in Springfield, Massachusetts by the Department of Education. Students choose among several licensure routes, including early childhood for the youngest grades, elementary education, a combined elementary and special education option, and special education. Field experiences in nearby schools begin early and recur throughout the program, so future teachers practice alongside working educators well before graduation. Class sizes stay small, and the program stresses hands-on learning and volunteer service. Licensure questions go to the college's educator preparation office, and the college provides a sequencing guide, full curriculum, and learning outcomes for planning.