College of Education Field Experience
The Office for School Engagement provides the connection between our candidates and local school and community partners. As part of our teacher preparation program requirements, candidates participate in varied field experiences, practicum, and student teaching / internship placements within school district and community classrooms.
Field Experience
As candidates progress through their program, they participate in content and methods courses where field work is used as a means to apply strategies learned in the coursework. These activities require the teacher candidate to begin independent planning and execution of lessons/units, connect educational philosophy, research, and theory to practice.
Practicum
Practicum is a specific field experience requiring the candidate to serve 90 hours as 12 full-day sessions in the same elementary or secondary classroom each visit.
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All placements must be arranged through our office.
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Deadlines
All Applications and Security Clearance must be submitted by:
- FALL: November 1st
- SPRING: March 1st
- SUMMER: June 1st