Stage I

Stage I involves the completion of courses prior to the professional education courses of Stage II in the undergraduate initial licensure programs. Included within these courses are introduction to education courses, early education courses, educational technology courses, and university general education courses. The information included below should be carefully examined at this stage prior to applying for Stage II within the respective initial teacher licensure program. Much of this information will be needed for the entirety of the candidate's preparation. The Office of Teacher Education Student Services administers all field placements within public schools during all stages of preparation, and the mentor/host teachers in these field experiences complete surveys and evaluations concerning candidates placed within their classrooms during these field experiences.