North Park’s teachers-in-training follow an extensive clinical experience program that culminates in student teaching. For 10–16 weeks, you’ll assume full responsibility for a classroom: teaching, attending meetings, keeping records, grading, and meeting with parents. You’ll work with a cooperating teacher, and a North Park faculty member will observe you throughout the process, offering constructive feedback and advice.

EDUC 2120 – Introduction to Teaching: Professional Responsibilities
This course is an introduction to the teaching profession. Topics covered include historical, philosophical, contemporary, and ethical perspectives on education and social and cultural expectations in teaching. Students learn the appropriate role of technology; state and national standards; policies governing education at the national, state, and local levels; and careers and organizations related to teaching and education. It also introduces students to state licensure requirements.