SEC 470 Stud Tchg 7-9 & 10-12

This culminating field course is a one-semester, full-time experience that includes placements at two grade levels: 7-9 and 10-12. Prior to student teaching, students complete a 20-hour field experience in each of their placements that involves a thorough analysis of home, school and community composition and dynamics, which is done under the supervision of the College of Saint Rose student teaching supervisor. Application must be made by February 1 for the Fall semester, and by October 1 of the preceding Fall semester for a Spring student teaching placement. Prerequisites: good standing in the School of Education; required GPAs (2.75 in major and in education courses, 2.5 overall); grade of C+ or better in every required education course; completion of education sequence; completion of violence prevention, child abuse, health and safety, and substance abuse workshop requirements. Students must obtain fingerprint clearance prior to beginning field experiences. Co-requisite: SEC 498. Open only to majors at Saint Rose. Fall, Spring