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Fall 2025 > Education > EDUC.5842 > 031

Course No: EDUC.5842-031; SIS Class Nbr: 11772; SIS Term: 3510
Course Status: Open

Course Description

The practicum is a minimum of 12-weeks in a school setting and takes place after all coursework is completed. Practicum can take place in a middle of high school depending on the subject area of licensure. Massachusetts' Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requires that a preservice teacher complete 300 hours of student teaching with 100 hours of full teaching responsibility in an approved school setting. Students are matched with experienced and licensed teachers who alongside a university supervisor evaluate the student's performance, provide feedback, support and mentoring. Students return to campus biweekly to attend a practicum seminar that focuses on CAP (Candidate Assessment of Performance).

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Students with a CSCE career need permission to take Graduate Level Courses.
  • Core Codes: LCCE
  • Credits: 6; Contact Hours: 6
  • Instructor: Patricia Fontaine
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Fall: Sep 03 to Dec 20
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $2820
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Initial Teacher License Option

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