Field Experience Courses

The following list outlines courses that require field experience, organized by academic program. Each table identifies the relevant courses, the required field hours, and any additional placement expectations.

All field placement logistics, including specific site assignments and the start and end dates of student teaching, will be communicated by the School of Education Dean’s Office. Students are responsible for reviewing this information carefully and adhering to all guidelines and deadlines established by the School of Education.

Please note that this information is intended as a general guide and does not replace academic advising. Candidates should consult with their academic advisor for specific guidance regarding semester course offerings, co-requisites, sequencing and timelines, and any other professional program requirements.

  • Art Education (All Level, PK-12)

    Class Code# of HoursClass Name
    ART 30110 hoursArt Education Theory and Practice I
    ART 30210 hoursPre-Practicum in Art Education
    ART 30310 hoursPracticum in Art Education I
    ART 40010 hoursArt Education Theory and Practice II
    ART 49110 hoursAesthetic and Critical Dialogue About Art
    EDSC 42530 hoursMulticultural, Interdisciplinary Teaching Secondary Level
    SPED 31510 hoursIntro to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities
    EDTE 31420 hoursApplying Learning Theories in Diverse Settings (K-12 Program)
    EDSC 4288 weeksStudent Teaching: Elementary Art
    EDSC 4298 weeksStudent Teaching: Secondary Art
  • Dance Education (All Level, PK-12)

    Class Code# of HoursClass Name
    EDTE 31430 hoursApplying Learning Theories in Diverse Settings
    SPED 31510 hoursIntro to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities
    DAN 30030 hoursElementary Methods in Dance Education
    DAN 29812 hoursPsycho-Social Aspects of Dance Education
    PE 30510 hoursAssessments in Physical Ed., Dance Ed., and Health Ed.*
    PE 32015 hoursMotor Development
    EDSC 4368 weeksStudent Teaching I: Elementary Dance
  • Elementary Education (PK-6) – BS

    *This course does not require an assigned field experience from the School of Education as students will be provided alternate opportunities from their course instructor. 
    Class Code# of HoursClass Name
    EDEL 31530 hoursPrincipals of Learning: Elementary Education
    EDEL 32245 hoursEffective Elementary Teaching I
    EDEL 42060 hoursEffective Elementary Teaching II
    SPED 31510 hoursIntro to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities
    EDEL 43016 weeksElementary Education Student Teaching

    Elementary Education (PK-6) – MS

    Class Code# of HoursClass Name
    EDEL 51530 hoursDevelopmental Theories
    EDEL 51245 hoursAssessment of Learning
    LLA 50960 hoursComprehensive Reading Instruction
    EDEL 53016 weeksStudent Teaching Internship

    English Education (Secondary, 4-12)

    Class Code# of HoursClass Name
    EDTE 31630 hoursPrinciples of Learning in Diverse Settings
    SPED 31510 hoursIntro to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities
    ENG 42130 hoursTeaching English in Secondary Schools
    EDSC 42530 hoursMulticultural, Interdisciplinary Teaching Secondary Level
    LLA 44030 hoursLiteracy in the Secondary School
    EDSC 43516 weeksSecondary Education Student Teaching

    History/Social Studies Education (Secondary, 4-12)

    Class Code# of HoursClass Name
    EDTE 31630 hoursPrinciples of Learning in Diverse Settings
    SPED 31510 hoursIntro to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities
    EDSC 42530 hoursMulticultural, Interdisciplinary Teaching Secondary Level
    LLA 44030 hoursLiteracy in the Secondary School
    SSCI 41630 hoursFieldwork in Secondary Social Studies Ed*
    EDSC 43516 weeksSecondary Education Student Teaching

    Mathematics Education (Secondary, 4-12)

    Class Code# of HoursClass Name
    EDTE 31630 hoursPrinciples of Learning in Diverse Settings
    SPED 31510 hoursIntro to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities
    MATH 41430 hoursTeaching Mathematics in Middle School
    MATH 41530 hoursTeaching Mathematics in High School
    EDSC 42530 hoursMulticultural, Interdisciplinary Teaching Secondary Level
    LLA 44030 hoursLiteracy in the Secondary School
    EDSC 43516 weeksSecondary Education Student Teaching

    Music Education (All Level, PK-12)

    Class Code# of HoursClass Name
    EDTE 31420 hoursApplying Learning Theories in Diverse Settings
    SPED 31510 hoursIntro to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities
    MUS 10112 hoursPracticum in Music Education
    MUS 31010 hoursGeneral Music Education
    MUS 31720 hoursSecondary Music Methods
    EDSC 42530 hoursMulticultural, Interdisciplinary Teaching Secondary Level
    EDSC 4208 weeksStudent Teaching: Elementary Music Education
    EDSC 4218 weeksStudent Teaching: Secondary Music Education

    Physical Education (All Level, PK-12)

    *These courses do not require an assigned field experience from the School of Education as students will be provided alternate opportunities from their course instructor.
    Class Code# of HoursClass Name
    EDTE 31430 hoursApplying Learning Theories in Diverse Settings
    PE 1113 hoursIntroduction to Physical Education*
    PE 29910 hoursPsycho-Social Aspects of Physical Education
    PE 30510 hoursAssessments in Physical Education, Dance Education and Health Education*
    PE 32015 hoursMotor Development
    PE 37410 hoursMethods of Teaching Health-Related Fitness*
    PE 40415 hoursMethods of Teaching School Health Education
    PE 40515 hoursElementary Methods in Physical Education
    PE 40620 hoursAdapted Physical Education*
    PE 41715 hoursSecondary Methods in Physical and Health Education
    EDSC 4178 weeksStudent Teaching: Elementary Physical Education
    EDSC 4198 weeksStudent Teaching: Secondary Physical Education

    Science Education: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics (Secondary, 4-12)

    Class Code# of HoursClass Name
    EDTE 31630 hoursPrinciples of Learning in Diverse Settings
    SPED 31510 hoursIntro to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities
    LLA 44030 hoursLiteracy in the Secondary School
    EDSC 42530 hoursMulticultural, Interdisciplinary Teaching Secondary Level
    SCI 41830 hoursFieldwork in Secondary Science Education
    EDSC 43516 weeksSecondary Education Student Teaching

    Special Education (All Level, PK-12)

    Class Code# of HoursClass Name
    SPED 31510 hoursIntro to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities
    SPED 42130 hoursSpecial Education Practicum I – Elementary
    SPED 42245 hoursSpecial Education Practicum II – Secondary
    SPED 44360 hoursSpecial Education Practicum III – Secondary
    SPED 5218 weeksStudent Teaching in SPED – Elementary
    SPED 5228 weeksStudent Teaching in SPED – Secondary

    Technology & Engineering Education (All Level, PK-12)

    Class Code# of HoursClass Name
    EDTE 31420 hoursApplying Learning Theories in Diverse Settings
    SPED 31510 hoursIntro to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities
    EDSC 42530 hoursMulticultural, Interdisciplinary Teaching Secondary Level
    LLA 44030 hoursLiteracy in the Secondary School
    TE 29930 hoursTechnology & Engineering Education Practicum
    TE 40030 hoursProfessional Practices & Responsibilities in Technology & Engineering Education
    EDSC 4318 weeksStudent Teaching I: Technology & Engineering Education
    EDSC 4328 weeksStudent Teaching II: Technology & Engineering Education

    World Languages Education: French, Italian, Spanish (Secondary, 4-12)

    Class Code# of HoursClass Name
    EDTE 31630 hoursPrinciples of Learning in Diverse Settings
    SPED 31510 hoursIntro to Educating Learners with Exceptionalities
    LLA 44030 hoursLiteracy in the Secondary School
    EDSC 42530 hoursMulticultural, Interdisciplinary Teaching Secondary Level
    WL 42530 hoursField Work in World Language Education
    EDSC 43516 weeksSecondary Education Student Teaching