Student Teaching Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the eligibility requirements for student teaching?
2. How and when do I apply for the Education Preparation Program?
3. When can I apply for student teaching?
4. What is the application process for student teaching?
5. Where will I be placed for my student teaching?
6. How do I register for student teaching?
7. How long is the student teaching semester?
8. How can I obtain further information about student teaching?
1. What are the eligibility requirements for student teaching?
Note: Students should consult their degree plans for reference to required courses in their major and their minor. Any deficiencies or requirements listed below must be corrected.
(1) By the end of the second summer term for fall student teaching, or
(2) By the end of the fall semester for spring student teaching.
All students must be admitted to the Education Preparation Program before they can apply for student teaching.
Early Childhood Education to Grade 4 and Grades 4 to 8
Students pursuing early childhood education to grade 4 and grades 4 to 8 certification must complete the following to be eligible to student teach (Internship II).
1. Students pursuing early childhood to grade 4 certification must complete all courses in the Interdisciplinary major in order to be eligible to student teach (Internship II). All students are required to complete Internship I (ED 4309, ED 4311, ED 4314, and RDG 4602) as a block prior to Internship II (student teaching) when part of degree plan.
2. Students pursuing grades 4 to 8 certification in English Language Arts and Reading, Mathematics and Reading, Mathematics and Science, Science and Reading, Social Studies, English Language Arts and Social Studies, and 4-8 Generalist, must complete all courses in the interdisciplinary major in order to be eligible to student teach (Internship II). Students are required to complete Internship I (ED 4309, ED 4311, ED 4314, and RDG 4602) as a block prior to Internship II (student teaching).
3. All courses in the Interdisciplinary major and in Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility must be completed with grade point averages of 2.500 with no grade lower than a C in order to be eligible to student teach.
Students pursuing ECH-4 and grades 4-8 certification must have completed all required advanced Education courses with grade point averages of 2.50 (cumulative and in residence) with no grade lower than a C in order to be eligible to student teach.
Grades 8 to 12
Students pursuing grades 8 to 12 or all level certification in an area where the semester hour requirement for the major is:
1. 30-42 semester hours: must have grade point averages in the major of 2.500 (cumulative and in residence) with no grade lower than a C in all required courses completed and must have completed a minimum 24 semester hours (including 9 advanced hours) in order to be eligible to student teach.
2. More than 42 semester hours: must have grade point averages in the major of 2.500 (cumulative and in residence) with no grade lower than a C in all required courses completed and must have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours (including 18 advanced) in order to be eligible to student teach. Music majors must also satisfy music proficiency requirements.
3. Students must have completed all required advanced Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities courses (ED 4321, ED 4322, EPSY 3311 (Kinesiology 3357 for all level physical education) and RDG 4320 with grade point averages of 2.500 (cumulative and in residence) with no grade lower than a C in order to be eligible to student teach.
Students seeking additional certification areas must meet the same requirements as listed above.
2. How and when do I apply for the Education Preparation Program?
Students must apply for admission to the Education Preparation Program when they have completed at least 60 semester credit hours (SCH) but no later than 75 (SCH).
At the time of application for the Education Preparation Program , all applicants must have completed:
1. Between 60 SCH and 75 SCH with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50, and
2. The course work to demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, mathematics, communication, and critical thinking.
All course work used to demonstrate proficiency must have a grade of C or better.
The student must have completed:
Reading History 1301, 1302 or Government 2301, 2302
Writing English 1301, 1302
Mathematics Mathematics 1302 or an equivalent course
Communication Communication 2301 or 2331
All applicants must possess sound physical health, sound mental health, and acceptable moral character. The Admission Committee may require the student to undergo physical and/or psychiatric evaluation.
TExES ELIGIBILITY AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
In order for students at Angelo State University to be eligible to take the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) they must have completed the approved certification program requirements for each examination. Individuals should consult with the appropriate department or school concerning certification program requirements.
3. When can I apply for student teaching?
Before being allowed to proceed to student teaching, the student must have satisfied the standards reflected in the Student Teaching Eligibility Requirements of the university catalog(s) applicable to the student's degree plan, satisfactorily completed 95 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 and all applicable requirements of the School of Education.
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4. What is the application process for student teaching?
Before you can apply for student teaching, you must attend a MANDATORY Student Teaching Application Meeting during the semester BEFORE your student teaching semester. For times and dates of these meetings, contact the Office of Field Experiences at 325-942-2052 ext 268.
Students applying for the Student Teaching Program must submit the following to the Education Preparation Program:
1. An online application for student teaching.
2. Degree audit if undergraduate.
3. A copy of a post-baccalaureate certification plan if the student already has a degree.
4. Biographical Data / Philosophy of Teaching
5. Criminal Background Check (Any felony conviction or probation could prevent a student from passing a criminal background check.)
6. If previously employed by a school district, official copy of district service record to prove one year or more of service in order to waive 9 hours of student teaching. (Note: The corresponding Block class (ED 4315 or 4323) must still be taken.)
All applications must be approved by the Admission Committee. Students applying after the deadline date for the student teaching semester must petition the Admission Committee for approval before an application
is accepted.
At the time of application, all applicants must have completed:
1. All of the criteria for admission to the Education Preparation Program,
2. A minimum of 95 SCH with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50, and
3. All applicable requirements listed below.
All applicants must possess sound physical health, sound mental health, and acceptable moral character. The Admission Committee may require the student to undergo physical and/or psychiatric evaluation.
5. Where will I be placed for my student teaching?
Students may request an assignment in San Angelo or outside the San Angelo area in school districts with which Angelo State University maintains a Student Teaching Cooperative Agreement. We currently have forty-one school districts who have agreed to host student teachers; however, there are several factors that determine whether a student teacher will be placed in one of those districts. Geographical distance from the university is an important consideration in the most effective utilization of faculty and resources. All students requesting placement outside of SAISD are required to meet with the Director of Field Experiences prior to any placements. If approved, the student teacher should contact the administration building for the assigned district and follow their protocol for student teachers.
After students have been accepted into the student teaching program, the assignment requests are routed to the receiving school. The building principal at that school will approve and assign cooperating teachers for those student teachers.
In order for Angelo State University to certify eligibility to take the TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) exam, students are required to complete student teaching in residence.
6. How do I register for student teaching?
Upon final approval into the student teaching program, students will receive an email indicating the courses in which to enroll (12 credit hours of student teaching courses as shown on your degree or deficiency plan). We will also notify the Registrar's Office to release the holds on those courses, thus enabling the student to register. Students registered for 12 hours of student teaching are not allowed to enroll in any other classes conflicting with responsibilities of the student teaching semester (Mon.-Fri., 8-4 daily). Each student registers him/herself by phone, online, or in person.
Before you register, view your holds on RAMS. If you have any holds, identify the department which has entered the hold, go to that department and clear the hold as soon as possible. Students should clear all holds as soon as possible.
Students are allowed until the end of the previous term (Fall of Summer II) to become fully eligible for student teaching. Applications are screened after the final term grades are posted. Any applicant not meeting requirements will be withdrawn from student teaching.
Any student taking a correspondence class is responsible for grade transfers to ASU. Students are encouraged to take correspondence final exams as early as possible to allow time for the final grade to transfer to ASU prior to the first week of classes. No grade is official until the Registrar posts the grade.
7. How long is the student teaching semester?
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) requires all candidates for certification to complete a minimum of twelve (12) weeks of a full-day teaching practicum. Students are unable to meet the state minimum requirements for student teaching unless they have completed 12 consecutive weeks of student teaching. A typical semester includes only enough days to complete the block classes (22 days) and student teaching and have 2-3 days of make up time at the end of the semester. Students must make serious decisions about any absences for personal reasons which would interfere with the requirements of the student teaching days. Lack of required minimum attendance will result in the student not completing the state attendance requirement.
The student teacher must follow the public school calendar during the assignment and be expected to be in school every working day. It will also be incumbent on the student teacher to attend planned inservice events. In the case of any situation in which the student teacher must be absent from school, the cooperating teacher(s) and the university supervisor should be notified as soon as possible. All absences will be documented and must be made up according to a plan that is jointly developed by the student teacher, the university supervisor, and the cooperating teacher(s). Normally, there should be no reason for the student teacher to be late for school or other responsibilities. If the situation is unavoidable, the cooperating teacher(s) and university supervisor should be notified. A full day of missed classes will be made up with a full day of instruction. After-hours tutoring, study hall, etc., will not be allowed to make up teaching time missed.
8. How can I obtain further information about student teaching?
e-mail edintern or Contact the office of the Director of Field Experiences: