3.4a Field Experience Requirements – Initial Programs
PROGRAM
Art
Biology
Chemistry
Early Childhood Unified
FIELD EXPERIENCES REQUIRED
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
ART 379 – The Teaching of Art
Family Art Night – Work with elementary students on art
related projects
ART 411 – Practicum in Art Education
Basic observation with three hours at each level: PreK,
Elementary, Middle School and High School with
additional 12 hours in preferred level
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
Student Teaching
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
BIOL 300 – Assisting in the Biology Laboratory
Tutor adolescent and young adult learners in laboratory
BIOL 479 - Techniques for Teaching Biology
Internship
Student Teaching
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
CHEM 479 - Techniques for Teaching Chemistry
Internship
Student Teaching
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
CURIN 366 – Primary Reading and Language Arts with Practicum
Supervised, on-site primary reading practicum
SSLS 511 – Overview of Children with Disabilities Birth-6th Grade
Diversity Tutoring Project
FCS 391 – Practicum in Early Childhood
Practicum in early childhood setting
FCS 491 – Preschool Laboratory
Observation and participating in preschool
FCS 591 – Supervised Teaching in Early Childhood Lab
Student Teaching in preschool
Student Teaching
Student teaching in grades K - 3
CLOCK
HOURS
33
NEW SINCE
2004 Y/N
No
5
Yes
24
No
10
No
560
33
No
No
10
No
48
No
12
Yes
560
33
No
No
10
No
12
Yes
560
33
No
Yes
20
Yes
10
Yes
20
Yes
45
Yes
300
Yes
560
Yes
3.4a Field Experience Requirements – Initial Programs
Early/Late Childhood K-6
English
Family & Consumer
Science
French
History/ Government
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
CURIN 307 – Clinical Experience
Second Field Experience – Plan and present two whole class
lessons
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
CURIN 361 – Elementary School Mathematics
Math Night – Create math game and present to elementary
Students and parents
CURIN 366 – Primary Reading and Language Arts with Practicum
Supervised, on-site primary reading practicum
CURIN 367 – Intermediate Reading and Language Arts with
Practicum
Supervised, on-site intermediate reading practicum
Internship Track (Optional)
Student Teaching
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
CURIN 307 – Clinical Experience
Second Field Experience – Plan and present two whole class
lessons
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
ENGL 480 – Techniques Laboratory
Tutor adolescent and young adult learners, including ELL
students
Student Teaching
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
FCS 409 – Demonstration Techniques and Instructional
Technology
Work with K-12 FACS teacher to design lesson that includes
Demonstration, hands-on activities and use of technology;
the lesson is then presented to K-12 students
Student Teaching
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
Student Teaching
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
Student Teaching
33
No
33
No
10
No
3
No
20
Yes
30
Yes
160
560
33
Yes
No
No
33
Yes
10
No
48
No
560
33
No
No
10
No
12
Yes
560
33
No
No
10
No
560
33
No
No
10
No
560
No
3.4a Field Experience Requirements – Initial Programs
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Physics
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
MATH 480 - Clinical Experience in Secondary Mathematics
Teaching
Internship
Student Teaching
MUSIC 241 – Introduction to Music Education
Initial Field Experience
MUSIC 431 – Teaching Comprehensive Musicianship in Grades K
through 8
Conduct lessons with PreK and Kindergarten students
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
Student Teaching
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
CURIN 307 – Clinical Experience
Second Field Experience – Plan and present two whole class
lessons
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
HHP 341 – Elementary School Physical Education and Health
Observe elementary physical education classes in area
schools
HHP 362 – Theory and Fundamentals of Activities III
Teach tumbling and rhythmic activities to students in an
elementary school
HHP 462 – Adapted Physical Education
Complete service hours in activities such as Special Olympics
or at area agencies which support individuals with
disabilities
HHP 466 – Motor Development
Observe motor movement in children aged infant to PreK;
Children are brought to class site by parents
Major Requirement
Candidates must volunteer at least one Kansas Kids Fitness
Day held at PSU; Includes delivering activities to third grade
Students from area schools
Student Teaching
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
PHYS 479 - Techniques for Teaching Physics
Internship
PHYS 569 – Laboratory Teaching Practicum
Tutor adolescent and young adult learners in laboratory
Student Teaching
33
No
10
No
30
Yes
560
30
No
No
10
Yes
10
No
560
33
No
No
33
Yes
10
No
1-2
Yes
2-3
Yes
10
Yes
2-3
Yes
2-4
Yes
560
33
No
No
10
No
12
Yes
32
No
560
No
3.4a Field Experience Requirements – Initial Programs
Psychology
Spanish
Speech/Theatre
Technology Education
6-12
Optional Minors:
ESOL
Special Education
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
Student Teaching
NOTE: All Psychology BSE majors must select an additional
teaching field and therefore must also complete the field
experiences required of that teaching field.
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
Student Teaching
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
COMM 309 – Forensic Practices
Assist forensic coach at area school with team preparation;
Must travel to at least one forensic tournament
Student Teaching
CURIN 261 – Explorations in Education
Initial Field Experience
SSLS 510 – Overview of Education for Exceptional Students
Diversity Tutoring Project
TE 420 – Professional Development I
Develop presentation and present teaching as a career
option to high school seniors in area schools; Coordinate
activity with K-12 teachers
TE 551 – Integrated Technology for Educators
Work with local teachers to develop hands-on activities,
necessary teaching aids, presentation materials and
assessment activities; Present lesson to K-12 students
GT 380 – Manufacturing Enterprise
Prepare items for a mass production of a product and
collaborate with K-12 teachers; Candidates instruct safety
information and machine use instructions to K-12 students
Student Teaching
CURIN 555 – Practicum with English Language Learners
Practicum
SSLS 761 – Practicum I
Practicum in Adaptive Special Education
33
No
10
No
560
No
33
No
10
No
560
33
No
No
10
No
40
Yes
560
33
No
No
10
No
4
Yes
15
Yes
20
Yes
560
No
90
No
150
No