Student Teaching Information

How to Apply for Student Teaching

Applications for student teaching must be completed in the semester PRIOR to student teaching. Applications to student teach in Fall are due March 1, and to student teach in Spring are due October 1. The application process must be completed well in advance. It is wise for potential student teachers to begin the application process early to allow for technical difficulties.

Prerequisites

OPTT 1st BS and Logan Main Campus

To be completed prior to submitting a student teaching application for first bachelor’s degree

  • Admitted to teacher education
  • Professional education courses (13-18 hours, must earn B-or above for each class)
  • Major courses (44-48 hours,must earn B-or above for each class)
  • Current background check

OPTT 2nd BS

  • Major courses (44-48 hours, must earn B- or above for each class)
  • Current background check

Supporting Documentation

You will be required to submit the following documentation with your student teaching application:

  • Resume-You can find resources and examples of professional resumes on the USU Career Services webpage. You will submit your resume to your mentor teacher and principal once you have been placed for student teaching, so please use this as an opportunity to showcase your professionalism and experience.
  • Out of Area Requests-if you are a Logan Main Campus student interested in applying to student teach out of cache valley, please complete the Out of Area Request application.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the student teaching coordinator, Julia Lyman, at 435-797-7205 or julia.lyman@usu.edu.

Criminal Background Check

It is your responsibility to inform the Department of Special Education if you have been arrested or convicted of violating any law except minor traffic violations while you are a student in the program. Failure to disclose this information may affect your current status in the Special Education Teacher Program.