Undergraduate - Clarion University

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ED 420: INDIVIDUALIZED INTERVENTION FOR STUDENT TEACHING 3-6 s.h.
Professional development program of intervention designed for students who require individualized experiences to successfully
demonstrate professional knowledge and competencies in school and agency settings. Implementing an Individualized Intervention
Plan (IIP) prepares students for successful field experiences and enables them to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes
needed to become successful classroom practitioners. Does not fulfill the student teaching requirement. Prerequisites:
Recommendation of director of field services, university student teaching supervisor, Elementary/Secondary Block Committee,
and/or Education Department chair. Completion of 90 semester hours, satisfactory standing in admission and retention standards
in the college, completion of all required professional courses in certification area with a minimum grade of “C,” a cumulative
QPA of 2.8, and meets university residence requirements. On demand.
ED 421: MODERN LANGUAGES STUDENT TEACHING 6 s.h.
Professional practicum requires integration and application of instructional, management, and professional knowledge and
competencies in elementary and secondary school settings. After an orientation to the school setting, the student teaches under the
direction of a cooperating professional and university supervisor. Two field assignments will offer diversity in grade levels K-12
ability levels of pupils, content areas, school and community size, multicultural settings, and/or cooperating professionals.
Prerequisites: Completion of 90 semester hours, satisfactory standing in admission and retention standards in college, completion
of all required professional courses in certification area with a minimum grade of “C,” a cumulative 2.75 QPA, and meeting
university residence requirements. Each semester.
ED 423: LIBRARY PRACTICE IN THE SECONDARY SCHOOL 6 s.h.
Professional practicum requires integration and application of instructional, management, and professional knowledge and
competencies in library settings in secondary schools. After an orientation to the school and library, the student participates in
management, technical services, literary enrichment, and instructional activities under the direction of a cooperating professional
and university supervisor.
ED 424/425: SECONDARY STUDENT TEACHING 6 s.h.
Professional practicum requires integration and application of instructional, management, and professional knowledge and
competencies in library settings in secondary schools. After an orientation to the school and library, students participate in
management, technical services, literary enrichment, and instructional activities under the direction of a cooperating professional
and university supervisor. Two field assignments offer diversity in grade levels, ability levels of pupils, content areas, school and
community size, multicultural settings, and/or cooperating professionals. Prerequisites: Completion of 90 semester hours, satisfactory
standing in admission and retention standards in the college, completion of all required professional courses in certification area
with a minimum of grade of “C,” a cumulative 2.8 QPA, and meeting university residence requirements. Beginning Fall 2005 all
required PRAXIS tests must be passed before student teaching.
ED 426: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION STUDENT TEACHING 6 s.h.
Professional practicum requires integration and application of instructional, management, and professional knowledge and
competencies in an environmental education setting. After an orientation to the environmental education setting, the student will
teach under the direction of a cooperating professional and university supervisor. Two field assignments will offer diversity in
grade levels, ability levels of pupils, content areas, school and community size, multicultural settings, and/or cooperating
professionals. Prerequisites: Completion of 90 semester hours, satisfactory standing in admission and retention standards in the
college, completion of all required professional courses in certification area with a minimum grade of “C,” a cumulative 2.75 QPA,
and meeting university residence requirements. Each semester.
ED 432/433: STUDENT TEACHING IN MUSIC 6 s.h.
Professional practicum requires integration and application of instructional, management, and professional knowledge and
competencies in music settings in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. After an orientation to the school and music settings,
students teach classes and participate in choral and instrumental music activities under the direction of a cooperating professional
and university supervisor. Two field assignments offer diversity in grade levels K-12 ability levels of pupils, content areas, school
and community size, multicultural settings, and/or cooperating professionals. Prerequisites: Completion of 90 semester hours,
satisfactory standing in admission and retention standards in college, completion of all required professional courses in certification
area with a minimum grade of “C,” a cumulative 2.8 QPA, and meeting university residence requirements. Beginning Fall 2005 all
required PRAXIS tests must be passed before student teaching. Each semester.
ED 434/534: WORKSHOP IN EDUCATION 3 s.h.
Provides opportunities for in-service teachers to encounter new ideas, knowledge, and methods in meeting problems in today’s
schools. Prerequisite: Teaching experience in the elementary or secondary schools.
ED 450: INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-3 s.h.
Provides students with opportunity to explore an area of special need or interest in education in-depth, under the supervision of
a member of the department. Students develop a proposed study plan and secure the approval of the proposed director and department
chair before registration. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
College of Education
and Human Services