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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

ED 185 - Practicum (3)

This course provides education students the opportunity to explore the teaching field. The course requires a 40-hour initial field-based experience in a TEXT mentor’s K-12 classroom. Candidates will also meet on-campus. Topics discussed are program policy, fundamental expectations of teaching, and reflective writing. P This course is an important part of the Advancement to Teacher Candidacy process. Fee required. Part of the fee is non-refundable due to the required background check clearance. A grade of “B” or better is required in this course. Prerequisites: 24 hours of undergraduate coursework. FA, SP.