USC Upstate Clinical Sequence
Middle Level & Secondary Programs
SEDS 342. Clinical I in Middle Level & Secondary Education (1) Supervised clinical
experience in middle or secondary school setting. Observation and participation in classroom settings is
required with a focus on diversity including the physical, social, and educational development of the grade 5-12
learner. Emphasis is on family and community involvement in educational settings. Observation during
advisory, lunch, recess, transition times, as well as formal instructional time as appropriate. Seminars and group
discussions included. Co-requisite: SEDF 341.
Clinical Focus:
Diversity Issues
Key TWS Assignment:
Contextual Factors/Ethnography
Time in Clinical:
20 hours minimum
Activities:
Observation
Clinical Schedule:
Clinical meets face-to-face at beginning of semester, periodically throughout, and at
the end of the semester.
SEDS 440. Clinical II in Middle Level & Secondary Education (1) Supervised
clinical experience in middle or secondary school setting. Observation and participation in classroom settings is
required with a focus on assessment including formal, informal, authentic, high stakes (PACT, end-of-course
exams, etc.), and collaborative (team meeting) assessments as appropriate. Seminars and group discussions
included. Co-requisites: SEDS 441 or SEDS 442, SEDS 443, SEDS 444 & SEDR 418.
Clinical Focus:
Assessment & Management
Key TWS Assignment:
Time in Clinical:
Assessment Project*
Management Plan*
40 hours minimum
Activities:
Teach minimum 2 lessons (ML= 1 in each content area)
Clinical meets face-to-face at beginning of semester and at the end of the semester.
Clinical Schedule:
* applicable to and evidenced in the particular content area(s) being taught
The School of Education reserves the right to change requirements and modify programs as necessary to fulfill
national accreditation and state certification requirements. Students must periodically request updated information
from the school.
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USC Upstate Clinical Sequence
Middle Grades & Secondary Programs
SEDS 450. Clinical III in Middle Level & Secondary Education (1) Supervised
clinical experience in middle or secondary school setting. Observation and participation in classroom settings is
required with a focus on classroom management and conflict resolution. Seminars and group discussions
included. Co-requisites: SEDS 445, 446, 447, 448, or 449.
Clinical Focus:
Instruction
Key TWS Assignment:
Instructional Decision Making*
Time in Clinical:
40 hours minimum
Activities:
Teach minimum 3 lessons (ML= 1 in each content area + choice)
Clinical meets face-to-face at beginning of semester and at the end of the semester.
Clinical Schedule:
* applicable to and evidenced in the particular content area(s) being taught
SEDS 473-481. Directed Teaching … (12)
A supervised clinical experience, consisting of 14 weeks in a middle grades (6-8) or secondary school (9-12)
placement in a public school. This experience includes an exploration of legal and ethical issues, research
through analysis and evaluation of teaching, and completion of a professional portfolio. Prerequisite: approved
application for directed teaching. Co-requisite: SEDS 485. Pass/fail credit.
Clinical Focus:
Instruction, Assessment & Classroom Mgmt.
Key TWS Assignment:
Full TWS (Teacher Work Sample)*
Time in Clinical:
Full Semester
Activities:
All day teaching – six weeks
Partner Schools:
Spartanburg District One-Seven, Greenville County School District, others TBD
Clinical Schedule:
Full Semester
* applicable to and evidenced in the particular content area(s) being taught
The School of Education reserves the right to change requirements and modify programs as necessary to fulfill
national accreditation and state certification requirements. Students must periodically request updated information
from the school.
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