- Field Experiences must be completed in at least three (3) different schools. No more than 1/2 of the total hours can be in one school.
- Students must have documented a minimum of fifteen (15) hours within each grade level/program category in which they will be certified. For example, Elementary Education students must complete at least fifteen (15) hours in the following program categories: K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. Secondary Education students must complete at least 15 hours in the following program categories: 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12.
- Students must complete 10-15 hours of field experiences with exceptional children (in self-contained, resource, or inclusion settings) as required by each program.
- Students must have a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of multicultural experiences in classrooms where at least 20% of the class is of a culture, language, or racial/ethnic group that is different from their own.
- The majority (51% or over) of the field experience hours must be in a public school setting.