教育

Welcome to the 教育 Department at Framingham State University! We take great pride in our history as the first public institution in the United States to prepare school educators and the excellent reputation our educator preparation programs have today. Our highly regarded and diverse 教师 are exemplary educators, caring practitioners, and dedicated scholars and researchers. 的y will prepare and inspire you for this remarkable and rewarding profession that you have chosen.

我们的使命: 

的 Department of 教育’s programs are designed to prepare knowledgeable and skillful professionals who are committed to social justice and service to learners of all ages, 家庭, 和社区. We provide an integrated program of course work and field experiences that support students in making meaningful connections between theory and praxis. 我们的学生使用反思, 创造力, 临界, and research-based practices in the pursuit of academic excellence for the common good. As the first publicly funded teacher preparation program in the United States, we remain steadfast in the belief that innovative and responsive public education and service are vital to a socially just world.

我们提供本科, post-baccalaureate and graduate education programs leading to Initial and Professional educator licensure in Massachusetts. Approved for licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 教育 (DESE), our education program is ranked at the highest national level by the U.S. Department of 教育 (Title II first quartile). We also offer the major in 儿童及家庭研究, designed for students interested in working with young children and their 家庭 as teachers or administrators in pre-school, 照顾孩子, early intervention or other community-based programs.

Our university has many resources to help prepare you. 的 现场布置 Office will help you set up your pre-practicum and practicum experiences in the field. 的 中心 for 幼儿教育 provide a teaching laboratory for students interested in teaching young children. 的 Chris Walsh Center offers opportunities for you to engage in internships and service learning experiences with local 家庭 and educators. 之家 offers general tutoring and writing support. Framingham State’s membership in the Kappa Delta Pi honor society in education provides initiates with scholarship, career, and networking opportunities. 

We are an institution where individuals of differing cultures, 视角, 欢迎体验, 受人尊敬的, 有价值的, 和支持. At a time when the cost of education has become prohibitive for many 家庭, Framingham State University has proudly maintained both quality and affordability. We look forward to welcoming you into our community of learners.

To train and develop human minds and character is the most inspiring work in the world."

艾伦·海德,1862届毕业生

Framingham Normal School Principal, 1875-1898

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