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EDU 650 Student Teaching in the Urban School

Supervised student teaching with students in an urban school required for the candidate's licensure area. This course for graduate students seeking initial licensure includes 12 full-time weeks or equivalent required for Minnesota teacher licensure, and required periodic seminars with other student teachers. ** Note: this is a variable credit course with credit range of 2 - 8, but all initial licensure candidates register for 8 credits. Individualized student teaching placements for reduced credit are arranged for currently licensed teachers seeking to expand or add licensure through the post-baccalaureate process.

Special information

Fee: $275 for required edTPA submission. Note: Application and approval required to student teach. Placements are made by arrangement by the Director of Field Experience. Field experiences are in urban classrooms and are typically Monday through Friday for 12 full-time weeks during the school day.
2-9 Graduate credits

Effective December 18, 2018 to present

Meets graduation requirements for

Learning outcomes

General

  • Student Teaching is required by Minnesota Board of Teaching.

Spring 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Student Teaching in the Urban School Fotsch, Eric L Books for EDU-650-01 Spring 2026 Course details for EDU-650-01 Spring 2026

Fall 2026

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Student Teaching in the Urban School Fotsch, Eric L Books for EDU-650-01 Fall 2026 Course details for EDU-650-01 Fall 2026