Undergraduate Program

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Student Teaching

119 Armstrong Hall, Office of Clinical and Field Experiences

Student teaching at Minnesota State University is a result-oriented, performance based 16-week program requiring the demonstration of an acceptable level of teaching performance. This performance is in the areas of planning and preparation, enhancing the learning environment, teaching for student learning, and professionalism. Multiple methods of assessment are used and evidence collected to provide a view of the student teacher's skills and dispositions. These methods include direct observations of teaching activities by public school and university faculty, the use of videotaped lessons and activities for self-assessment, use of logs, participation in on-line activities, and participation in activities reflective of the professional responsibilities of teachers (e.g., parent conferences).

Please Note:  The Director of Clinical and Field Experience requests placements for all student teachers in partner districts. Student teachers should not contact schools regarding their placement.

Admission to the student teaching experience is contingent upon:

  • completion of a minimum of 95 semester credits,
  • a cumulative grade point average of 2.5, grades of "C" or better for all program requirements,
  • admission to teacher/professional education,
  • completion of all methods and professional education course work (except KSP 475),
  • completion and validation of formal application materials one semester in advance of the student teaching semester (obtain specific dates from 119 Armstrong Hall),
  • attendance at all preliminary student teaching meeting(s),
  • submission of scores on the PRAXIS I (Reading/Writing/Math) tests, recommendation of advisor, school district administration, cooperating teacher(s), and Director of Clinical & Field Experience, and
  • completion of Minnesota State Police background check materials.
Application materials are available online at http://ed.mnsu.edu/clinical/teachinginfo/