Clinical Practice is a full semester teaching in specific middle and high schools with pre-service teachers gradually assuming total responsibility for the class. Candidates are evaluated through a rigorous performance-based assessment process based on national standards. Candidates participate in classroom teaching and observation, planning and evaluation conferences, and other school-related experiences with guidance provided by the cooperating teachers and college supervisor. Several seminars are held in conjunction with these experiences and address a variety of topics. Portfolio elements required. Both pre-planning and post-planning experiences should be completed in conjunction with clinical practices.

Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 8.0
Lecture hours: 6.0
Lab hours: 2.0