Field & International Experience
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The Office of Field and International Experience provides teacher candidates with real-world experiences in classrooms both close to home and around the globe. Our students are prepared and confident in the classroom because they contribute to the learning experience by co-teaching with mentor teachers.
Co-Teaching Model
Our teaching experience includes four levels of intentional field experience. Each level builds on the previous level, and each incorporates our co-teaching model, in which teacher candidates work collaboratively with mentor teachers.
Global Opportunities
Set yourself apart with a unique opportunity to study away for your student teaching experience. We currently have opportunities for Student Teaching in:
- Alaska
- Aldine, Texas
- Costa Rica
- Kenya
- Norway
- Sweden
Contact Us
Office of Field and International Experience
119 Armstrong Hall
Minnesota State University Mankato
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507.389.1517
About The Office of Field & Global Experience
The Office of Field and International Experience (OFIE) provides services and support for student teaching as well as pre-student teaching field experiences.
Global Opportunities
Add to your teaching skills and diverse cultural experiences while increasing your marketability by participating in one of our global student teaching opportunities.
Student Teaching
We provide teacher candidates with real-world experiences in classrooms both close to home and around the globe. Our students are prepared and confident in the classroom and ready to have an immediate impact on the students they teach.
Student Teaching Application
Begin the application process for student teaching.
Background Check
All students involved in field experiences, volunteering, or tutoring programs offered by the College of Education will be required to have, at minimum, one background check completed prior to involvement in these opportunities.
Liability Insurance
All students participating in a field experience in a K-12 setting must be covered by professional liability insurance.
Meet the Field & International Experience Team
Meet the faculty and staff in the College of Education Office of Field & International Experience.
