Certificate of Clearance. Before student teaching, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires students to obtain a Certificate of Clearance. The application documents include a fingerprint live scan form, questions on personal and professional fitness, and an oath-affidavit. Applicants should be aware that a criminal record may prevent certification. Practicum teaching accounts for a significant portion of the units taken to fulfill teacher credentialing program requirements.
Student teaching is done concurrently with course work.
Student teaching placements expose aspiring teachers to culturally and linguistically diverse students in local public schools. There is no remuneration for student teaching. United States Constitution. This requirement can be met by course work or examination. The examination covers the principles and provisions of the U.S. Constitution.