Admission to Student Teaching

Student teaching is the most effective way to learn what it’s really like on the other side of the desk. And it’s an integral part of teacher education here at Capital.

A formal application (PDF) is required to student teach. Students wishing to student teach Fall Semester must apply no later than March 1. Students wishing to student teach Spring Semester must apply no later than October 1. In addition to the application, students must submit a progress portfolio.

In order to student teach, a student must have met the requirements for acceptance and retention in the Teacher Education Program. In addition, candidates must have achieved a minimum of 2.500 content courses in their major.

Students must verify they are of good moral character through fingerprinting and BCI and FBI background checks as required by Ohio Revised Code.

As a requirement of EDUC 402, students must take the Praxis II content test(s) required to receive a license for which they will qualify. If a student is taking EDUC 402 during fall semester, the student must take Praxis II content no later than the November administration. If a student is taking EDUC 402 during spring semester, the student must take Praxis II content no later than the March administration.

A student who is on disciplinary probation may not student teach.

Education Fees

A fee, paid to the university, is charged for the student teaching experience. This fee is used to provide services to school districts in exchange for services of cooperating teachers

Background Checks

BCI checks (and FBI checks when indicated) are required to be less than one year old and on file in the Education Department Office prior to all field experiences. Some districts also require TB tests.