The student will perform practicum activities under the general direction of a program supervisor and under the immediate guidance of a supervising practitioner. The practicum student will spend full school days at the field site for the spring semester. Practicum students follow the middle or secondary school calendar during their practicum and therefore are expected to be at the middle or secondary school each day it is in session, including those days when Assumption University classes may not be in session. Prior to the beginning of the practicum, practicum students may request approval to attend Assumption University sponsored events. Such requests must be made in writing and addressed to the Licensure Program Coordinator, and, if approved, the practicum student will extend his or her practicum placement beyond the typical ending date for the practicum. Limited to Middle/Secondary Education majors who have satisfied all retention criteria, including passing all required Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) by December 31 of the senior year. Education Practicum Fee: $565. (Spring) Nine Credits required Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) by January 15 of the senior year. Students must concurrently take the associated 3-credit seminar, EDU 440S.
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