Student Teaching
All students in UND Teacher Education programs will complete a student teaching requirement after the completion of their coursework. Teacher Candidates must student teach a minimum of one full semester, also known as their Professional Semester (ECE majors complete two semesters, one in Pre-Kindergarten and one in a primary grade 1-3).
Student teaching placements vary based on the preference of the teacher candidate and the availability of placements. Students are most often placed in public schools but may request special placement in private schools or alternative school settings.
International Student Teaching Options: Every year UND has several students who elect to student teach overseas. UND has a partnership with Global Student Teaching, an organization that places student teachers in a variety of international English-speaking schools. Students interested in this option should meet with the Director of Teacher Education at least a year before student teaching because of the planning time involved.
General Student Teaching Requirements
The following eight steps must be completed/satisfied before applying for Student Teaching:
- Step 1: Advisor must approve program and general education requirements. (Praxis Core is required for admission to Teacher Ed program)
- Step 2: Complete all major coursework. (Incompletes must have been changed to a grade.)
- Step 3: Earn a “C” or better in all education courses (including T&L, KIN, MATH, MUSC, etc.)
- Step 4: GPA Requirements
- Earned an overall CUMULATIVE GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Earned an overall CONTENT (Major) GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Earned an overall EDUCATION COURSE GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Step 5: Successful completion of all field experiences with a rating of “Meets Expectations”
or higher on all Professional Disposition Reports. Field experiences with a rating
of “Does Not Meet Expectations” must be redone to reach the rating of “Meets Expectations”.
Step 6: Take Praxis II exams (passing is not required until the student is applying for a license).- For general information, visit Praxis.
- For North Dakota specifics, visit Praxis ND Tests.
- Step 7: Complete and pass an FBI Criminal Background Investigation with fingerprints and turn in the email report from ESPB to the Office of Teacher Education.
- Step 8: Fulfill all certifications and trainings:
- HIV/STD in Educational Environment
- Adult, Child, Infant First Aid/CPR/AED (OSHA Aligned)
Additional criteria may be required for unique situations as determined by the Director of Teacher Education.
Contact Information
Questions about the Teacher Education Program can be directed to the Office of Teacher Education.