EDUC 479 - Teacher Education Capstone Field Experience: Non-Certification (12)

Culminating field experience that takes place over 15 consecutive weeks during the final semester in the non-certification seeking teacher education candidate’s program. At least one segment takes place in a school setting. Enrollment in and completion of this course constitutes an agreement and understanding of the outcome of non-certification with ALSDE. Candidates will not be eligible to apply for a license to teach in the state of Alabama. School-based assignments are comprehensive in nature and have been designed to measure knowledge, skills, and dispositions acquired over the span of the program. Additional assignments specific to the candidate’s placement will be designed collaboratively with the school/site representative and Samford’s clinical coordinator, advisor, and department chair. Seminars will include those that allow supervisors to engage the candidate in discussion around field experiences, character education and topics of interest, and sessions designed to prepare and support candidates as they transition from college to career. Prereq: EDUC 322 (ESEC and ELMN majors) or EDUC 414 (Secondary Education majors). Note: Prior to this course, candidates must have taken and passed with a C- or better all required courses and have an overall, teaching field, and professional course GPA of at least 2.75. Concurrent Prereq Note: In some instances, advisors may grant special permission for students to simultaneously take an education or content course. Offered: Fall and Spring.