Cooperating teachers are selected on the basis of their certification, proven excellence in teaching, and their competencies in guiding potential teachers. Students must spend one semester of their senior year in a student teaching experience. For the duration of the college semester, five full days of each week must be spent in the classroom. Practicum courses cannot be taken concurrently with student teaching or internship.
Internship requires a two semester period.
Education majors must formally apply for Student Teaching Deadline for submission of application for the fall is February 1. For the spring the deadline is September 1. Applications are to be submitted to the Director of Student Teaching.