Standards for Educator Preparation Programs  All of the
Springfield College educator preparation programs have undergone
a rigorous review process and have been recognized by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts as approved programs. In order to
ensure the quality of our graduates we have numerous standards
in place.  These include requirements for admission, standards
for practicum placement and exit requirements. For example, all
students must:    1. Successfully complete required license
specific content and professional preparation coursework;   2.
Maintain minimum grade point averages;   3. Pass all required
Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL);   4.
Successfully complete all required fieldwork;   5. Earn the
recommendation of the department chair or program director.  Use
the following links to see the detailed requirements and
standards that must be met in order to make satisfactory
progress and successfully complete one of our undergraduate or
graduate approved licensure programs.