Student Teaching
EARN A TEACHER-OF-RECORD CREDENTIAL
Our Student Teaching program gives you the ideal environment to study theory and pedagogy and apply it to the real-world needs of California's diverse student population, under the guidance of a master teacher. Whether you chose a part-time or full time course load, evening classes make it possible to earn your California Preliminary Teaching Credential.
HOW CAN YOU BECOME A STUDENT TEACHER?
- Be fully admitted to Alliant's Hufstedler School of Education
- Complete at least 14 units of coursework (at least 8 units in residence)
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better with no "D" or "F" grade
- Pass the CSET (Single Subject or Multiple Subjects) or,
- Obtain a Single Subject equivalency letter from an approved university
- Have a Certificate of Clearance on file with the Credentials Office
- Complete a student teaching placement form
- Be recommended for placement as a student teacher by the program director
STUDENT TEACHING REQUIREMENTS
- One full semester (18 weeks) of successful full-time experience at Alliant-designated school site with district appointed Master Tteacher
- Planning conference
- Coaching / mentoring session
- Minimum 8 classroom observations by university field supervisor
- Full day 18-week experience
- Participation in all activities normally expected of a classroom teacher
- Learning experience in at least two grade levels
- Full teaching responsibility of the total class, all day, for at least 2 full weeks
- Attendance at required Alliant evening seminars
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Questions about enrollment, matriculation, credentialing requirements and financial assistance? We have answers. Email, callor click on the links below for helpful guidance.
Lisa Delmar-Edmonds, General Education Admissions Coordinator & Registrar
Email ledmonds@alliant.edu
Call 1.415.955.2138
Trudy Day, Ed.D., Director, TeachersCHOICE; Assistant Dean, HSOE
Email tday@alliant.edu
Call 1.415.955.2102