ED 309 Field Experiences

Want to become a teacher? Complete a degree in Elementary or Secondary Education.

The Education major requires students to apply to the Professional Level of the Program after year two (90 credits) Year 3 or first year in the professional level requires a full year of practicum experience in a classroom to help students gain skills needed to start teaching.

Year One of the Professional Level

ED 309 is required for students accepted into the Professional Level junior year for Elementary and Secondary Education majors.

• The course requires at least 40 hours in the classroom over a ten-week term every term.
• Students must submit clearance confirmation via a TSPC background check and fingerprinting before entry into the practicum fall term.
• Students who need changes in their practicum placement or who are starting practicum winter term must initiate communication before week 9 prior term.
• Students will be given an override to register when they have met the background clearance and any conditional admittance expectations.
• See placement policy below for practicum placement expectations
• Work with your advisor to complete the placement preference form by the required deadline (details provided in the application process).