Candidates participate in the Glenview School District 34 as an intern for the first year and as a resident teacher for the following two years. The Clinical Model Teacher Preparation Program is designed to provide an integration of theory and practice and extensive hands-on experience. The program is a collaboration between the DePaul University School of Education which is located in the Lincoln Park area of Chicago, and Glenview District 34, which is located about 20 miles north of Chicago. Frequently Asked Questions Course Work Course work for interns begins the first summer on the DePaul Lincoln Park Campus with three core courses. Interns conclude the first year with two evening courses taken during the second summer.
Residents work on the first two chapters of the thesis during the summer.
During the third year, students take a second induction course based upon classroom research and implement their thesis research. If students have not fulfilled general education requirements through their undergraduate work, they must do so prior to applying for a teaching certificate. Students may take these courses at various institutions during the program. During the internship year, students gain experience in primary, intermediate, and middle school grades. Participants are always in the classroom with a mentor teacher during the first year.