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All of our credential programs combine coursework and intensive public school field experiences to link theory and practice. The curriculum emphasizes the preparation of reflective practitioners to meet the needs of children from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds as well as students with disabilities. Our Teacher Preparation Program is offered in cohort groups called "blocks." Most blocks complete the program in two semesters. One block completes the program in three semesters. All blocks begin in the Fall semester.
Multiple Subject Programs
Most blocks are based at local elementary schools where we have established partnerships with schools and teachers. In these blocks, student teachers take their university coursework on-site at the elementary school and student teach at that school or in neighboring schools.
Each student completes student teaching in two different grade levels; one assignment is at the primary level (grades K-3) and another is at the intermediate level (grades 4-6).
Current Multiple Subjects blocks:
Single Subjects Programs
Approximately 50% of the total program is devoted to student teaching. The student teaching assignment represents a commitment of three periods a day in a local public school with the possible addition of an administrative assignment at the same site. Students may be required to remain with their placement for the public school semester, which can be three to four weeks longer than the university term.
The 3 semester block courses are generally offered in the late afternoon and early evening. Student teaching assignments require a day-time commitment and will be scheduled according to individual need in consultation with the team leader.
Each student completes student teaching in two different grade levels; one assignment is at the middle school level (in grades 7/8) and another is at the high school level (in grades 9-12).
Blocks vary in thematic emphasis and geographic location.
Current Single Subjects blocks:
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