Student Teaching
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Student teaching is the culminating experience of the educator preparation program. Candidates must complete student teacher applications via the program's assessment system (Anthology) one year before the semester in which they intend to teach.
Candidates are assigned a student teaching placement in schools with which the University has a formal agreement.
To be eligible to complete a student teaching experience, candidates (undergraduates and post-baccalaureates) must have:
- Completed the prerequisite course requirements,
- Met the grade point average (3.0) or higher,
- Pennsylvania’s Chapter 354 and therefore, the PA Department of Education, requires a 3.0 for candidacy. However, those with a 2.8 or above may be conditionally admitted. Please contact the Office of Clinical Experiences and Candidate Services for questions.
- Satisfied the requirements for Teacher Candidacy.
All candidates for certification must take all required licensure tests prior to student teaching. Please review all testing information for specific details regarding the testing requirements for your area of certification. BALC students need to complete ETS/Praxis #5511 Exam, as well as ACTFL OPI and WPT tests.
See program listings and advising sheets for specifics and any additional program requirements. Candidates should contact their departments for specific requirements.
'Fall Student Teaching Placement
Candidates seeking to student teach during the fall semester should submit all appropriate information no later than *February 15th of the previous academic semester. Completed applications submitted on or before this date will have priority over incomplete or late applications. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible to ensure a placement within a school district:
- Attend the Pre-Registration meeting one year in advance (previous fall semester)
- February 1st - Submit the student teaching application
- February 15th - Completed applications are submitted to school districts
Late applications or those that were returned because they were incomplete can be submitted no later than *February 23rd to be considered for student teaching in the fall semester.
- Applications not completed by this date will not be considered for student teaching during the fall semester.
Spring Student Teaching Placement
Candidates seeking to student teach during the spring semester should submit all appropriate information no later than *September 15th of the previous academic semester. Completed applications submitted on or before this date will have priority over incomplete or late applications (see below). We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible to ensure a placement within a school district:
- Attend the Pre-Registration meeting one year in advance (previous spring semester)
- July 1st - Submit the student teaching application
- September 15th - Completed applications are submitted to school districts
Late applications or those that were returned because they were incomplete can be submitted no later than *September 23rd to be considered for student teaching in the spring semester.
- Applications not completed by this date will not be considered for student teaching during the spring semester.
*If this date falls on the weekend, the completed application is due the following work day.'