Clinical Course Descriptions

The following courses provide school-based clinical experiences to all Teacher Candidates seeking certification at a variety of grade levels from birth through grade twelve.

  • ELE 6211 Literacy Clinical Experience (PK-3) Cr. 1

    This course offers school-based, clinical experience for pre-service teachers seeking a prekindergarten-third grade teaching license. Experience includes relevant classroom observations; data collection on student learning, instruction, assessment; lesson plan implementation; and collaboration with course instructor and mentor educators.
    Offered: Every Term.
    Corequisite: ELE 6210

  • ELE 6216 Literacy Clinical Experience (3-6) Cr. 1

    This course offers school-based, clinical experience for pre-service teachers seeking a third through sixth grade teaching license. Experience includes relevant classroom observations; data collection on student learning, instruction, assessment; lesson plan implementation; and collaboration with course instructor and mentor educators.
    Offered: Every Term.
    Corequisite: ELE 6215

  • ELE 6375 Mathematics Clinical-Experience (PK-3) Cr. 1

    Offers school-based, clinical experience for pre-service teachers seeking a prekindergarten-third grade teaching license. Experience includes relevant classroom observations; data collection on student learning, instruction, assessment; lesson plan implementation; and collaboration with course instructor and mentor educators.
    Offered: Fall, Winter.
    Corequisite: ELE 6370

  • ELE 6385 Mathematics Clinical-Experience (3-6) Cr. 1

    Offers school-based, clinical experience for pre-service teachers seeking a third-sixth grade teaching license. Experience includes relevant classroom observations; data collection on student learning, instruction, assessment; lesson plan implementation; and collaboration with course instructor and mentor educators.
    Offered: Fall, Winter.
    Prerequisites: ELE 6350 with a minimum grade of C
    Corequisite: ELE 6380

  • ELE 6805 Clinical Experience for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6) Cr. 2

    Offers school-based, clinical experience for pre-service teachers seeking a PK-3 and/or 3-6 grade teaching certificate. Experience includes relevant classroom observations; data collection on student learning, instruction, assessment; lesson plan implementation for integrated curriculum; and collaboration with course instructor and mentor educators. Field experience in school settings prior to full-time student teaching.
    Offered: Fall, Winter.
    Prerequisites: (ELE 6210 with a minimum grade of C or ELE 6215 with a minimum grade of C), (ELE 6370 with a minimum grade of C or ELE 6380 with a minimum grade of C), and (ELE 6550 with a minimum grade of C or ELE 6600 with a minimum grade of C)
    Corequisite: ELE 6800

  • MAE 5155 Secondary Mathematics Clinical (7-12) Cr. 2

    This course offers school-based mathematics clinical experience in the 7-12 grade band for pre-service teachers. Experience includes relevant classroom observations; data collection on student learning, instruction, assessment; lesson plan implementation; and collaboration with clinical instructors and mentor educators.
    Offered: Yearly.
    Corequisite: MAE 5150

  • MAE 6055 Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades Clinical (5-9) Cr. 2

    This course offers school-based mathematics clinical experience in the 5-9 grade band for pre-service teachers. Experience includes relevant classroom observations; data collection on student learning, instruction, assessment; lesson plan implementation; and collaboration with clinical instructors and mentor educators. Field experience in middle grade school settings prior to full-time student teaching.
    Offered: Yearly.
    Corequisite: MAE 6050

  • EED 6125 Teaching Composition Clinical (7-12) Cr. 2

    This course offers school-based English/composition clinical experience in the 7-12 grade band for pre-service teachers. Experience includes relevant classroom observations; data collection on student learning, instruction, assessment; lesson plan implementation; and collaboration with clinical instructors and mentor educators.
    Offered: Fall
    Prerequisites: EED 5200
    Corequisite: EED 6120

  • TED 2205 Foundations Field Experience Cr. 1

    This course offers school-based, clinical experiences for pre-service teachers seeking a prekindergarten-third grade and third through sixth grade teaching license. Experience includes relevant classroom observations; data collection on learning, language practices, communication; and collaboration in school settings with course instructor and collaborating teacher. Offered: Every Term.
    Corequisite: TED 2200

  • TED 5150 Analysis of Elementary Teaching Cr. 6

    Satisfies General Education Requirement:
    Organization and management of classrooms. Lesson planning, teaching strategies and assessment procedures. Work in classroom with an experienced school Cooperating Teacher and a University Supervisor. Field experience in elementary school settings prior to full-time student teaching.
    Offered: Fall, Winter.
    Restriction(s): Enrollment limited to students in the College of Education.

  • TED 5650 Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience for Secondary Majors Cr. 6

    Organization and management of classrooms. Lesson planning, teaching strategies and assessment procedures. Work in classroom with an experienced school Cooperating Teacher and a University Supervisor. Field experience in secondary school settings prior to full-time student teaching.
    Offered: Fall, Winter.
    Restriction(s): Enrollment limited to students in the College of Education.

  • TED 5780 Directed Teaching and Conference-Cr. 12

    Directed teaching in schools at level for which students are preparing for certification. Includes regular conference in which teaching methods in various fields are explored.
    Offered: Fall, Winter.
    Restriction(s): Enrollment limited to students in the College of Education.

  • TED 5790 Directed Teaching and Conference for Special Groups Cr. 12

    Directed teaching in schools at level for which advanced students are preparing for certification, discussion of educational issues. For students seeking endorsements in special areas; for example: special education, early childhood, art. Students interested in completing general elementary and special education field experiences in the same semester should see advisor for eligibility requirements.
    Offered: Fall, Winter.
    Restriction(s): Enrollment limited to students in the College of Education.
    Repeatable for 15 Credits.

  • HPE 6600 Student Teaching and Seminar Cr. 10

    Prepares students for initial teaching certification through K-12 student teaching experience and seminars. The regular seminar will cover a variety of issues and topics related to teaching methods and becoming an effective teacher.
    Offered: Fall, Winter.
    Restriction(s): Enrollment limited to students in the College of Education.

  • MED 4575 Student Teaching and Seminar Cr. 8

    Directed teaching in schools at grade levels for which advanced students are preparing for certification. Seminars feature discussion of important educational issues.
    Offered: Fall, Winter.
    Restriction(s): Enrollment limited to students in the College of Education.