43 courses with the subject POSC, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
2) Completion of the Secondary Education minor requirements. Prior to student teaching experience, the student must have taken all of the required education courses, plus nine (9) history courses and two (2) social science courses. 3) Recommended courses:
Three (3) other courses above the 100-level acceptable for the major, at least one of which must be at the 300-level or above. MINOR IN PRE-LAW (5 COURSES) The Pre-Law Minor is for students interested in attending law school or pursuing law-related careers. The minor enables students to develop skills that are critical to the legal field including critical thinking, analytical dexterity, and persuasive communication and argumentation. Students take one core class and choose four (4) courses from a list, two of which must be POSC designated courses and two must be from two different subject areas. To complete the course residency requirement for a minor, a minimum of three (3) course-credits (12 semester hours) in the minor must be taken at Framingham State University. The following course are required to complete this minor:
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Four (4) additional courses from the following list (note: two of which must be POSC designated courses and two must be from two different subject areas):
DOMAIN III-B:
Required international experience component (4): Students must take at least one (1) semester of study abroad and strongly recommended to be taken during junior year. The study abroad experience should align with the student’s area of focus. Classes taken abroad can count as interdisciplinary electives or restricted electives with the program director’s approval. Under exceptional circumstances, to be determined by the Program Coordinator, a student may opt to conduct an intensive internship program abroad or within the United States at an appropriate organization. Language related requirement (2): At least two (2) 200-level or above language classes. This requirement is waived if the student completes a minor in Portuguese or Spanish. ~ Page 391 ~
Required graduate courses (2 courses in the undergraduate senior year, which will appear as transfer coursework):
Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Initial licensure candidates at any level are required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to obtain passing scores on the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) tests specific for their licensure field. At Framingham State University, all initial licensure candidates must complete MTEL preparation courses and take all required MTELs for program completion. Earning passing scores on the MTELs is not required for graduation from the University, nor for completion of the undergraduate licensure programs in early childhood education, elementary education, and secondary education. Initial licensure candidates will receive endorsement from the University and will be eligible for initial licensure from the Commonwealth upon completion of all MTEL requirements for their licensure area. MTEL Content Knowledge Preparation Courses MTEL content knowledge preparation courses are required of students in the undergraduate initial teacher licensure programs (Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education). Initial licensure candidates are required to take each MTEL required for their licensure fields as part of the preparation courses. If students do not pass an MTEL, they will be required to take a second content knowledge preparation course with more intensive supports before retaking the MTEL, MTEL-Flex, or other state- approved alternative assessment in the following semester. Teacher Preparation Program Information Framingham State University, the first public institution in America to offer teacher preparation, continues to be in the forefront in teacher education coursework designed to support students’ understanding of subject matter knowledge, teaching methodology, and pedagogical practices for their future as inclusive educators in diverse educational settings. In tandem with education courses, students complete pre-practicum experiences in early childhood and elementary school settings to apply theory to practice prior to completing their practicum experience. Academic support services and required MTEL preparation courses are also provided to assist students as they prepare for MTELs. ~ Page 291 ~
RAMS 101FN First-Year Seminar: Food, Nutrition, and Society RAMS 101HI First-Year Seminar: Explorations of the Past B. One (1) course in Perspectives on the Contemporary World The study of human behavior, culture, and expression through explorations of the present.
An exploration of an area of political science offered on occasion at the discretion of the department. Determination of where the course fits in the academic program are made on a case-by-case basis. ~ Page 192 ~
RAMS 101AH First-Year Seminar: Storytelling through Art History RAMS 102BI First-Year Seminar: Biological Science and Society RAMS 101ED First-Year Seminar: Diverse Perspectives in Education
Required Capstone:
Psychology and Philosophy:
Portuguese:
Recommended course:
MINOR IN POLITICAL SCIENCE (5 COURSES)
An intensive, supervised work experience in government institutions at the federal, state, or local level, coupled with a comprehensive field study assignment. This advanced internship emphasizes the application of political science concepts in real-world governmental settings, fostering professional development and deep engagement with public governance. Students are evaluated by the faculty supervisor with input from the site supervisor. Students may take this course for 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, or 3.0 course credit. A minimum of 120 on-site hours is required per credit, with 1.5 to 3.0 credits requiring 180, 240, 300, and 360 hours, respectively. Students may earn a maximum of three (3) internship course credits, depending on the scope of the internship and associated academic work, provided each is completed in a different semester and involves a distinct internship experience. Alternatively, students may take a three (3) course-credit internship in a single semester, consisting of 360 hours of service. approval of the Chair of the Political Science, Law, and Global Studies Department and the faculty internship supervisor.
Source: Framingham State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
