Since its founding in 1836, Westfield State College has been a leader in teacher preparation. We are happy to welcome you as a prospective teacher. The Division of Graduate and Continuing Education sponsors and supports a variety of licensure programs. The information in this booklet is designed for students who have a bachelor’s degree and now wish to be certified as a teacher or want to earn an additional licensure in Massachusetts.
Information presented here reflects the changes to Massachusetts licensure regulations fully effective in October 2003.
This program affords many students who have completed a bachelor's degree the opportunity to earn initial licensure in the following subject areas: