Student Teaching Semester

Last Updated on Monday, 11 March 2013 17:03

Student Teaching Semester

During the Student Teaching Semester you are placed in an El Paso area school under the supervision of a Cooperating Teacher for five days a week. You also take SCED 3317 Multicultural Education in the Secondary School at UTEP in the evenings or on Saturdays. The Student Teaching Semester is your last semester before you graduate. Because of your commitment to the classroom, you usually are unable to take any additional courses at UTEP. Part of your final course grade for your student teaching is based on your having passed your qualifying exams. For more information see the Qualifying Exam page.
Apply for your student teaching by October 25 due date for the Spring semester and by April 25 due date for the Fall semester. Applications are available from your Secondary Education Advisor or in the foyer of the Academic Advising Center or  HERE.
For more information, click HERE 


Student Teaching Application
CASE hosts  required orientations for interns. For more information see the  Student Teacher Orientation page.


*Students who take and pass their qualifying AND state certification exams before the end of their student teaching are eligible for a one-time rebate from CASE, while supplies last.  Please see your CASE advisor or see the information under the Qualifying and Student Teaching semester tab on this website.

Do I get to choose where I do my student teaching?

We have a system of preference for student teachers. You will be given an opportunity to choose an area of the City that you prefer. We make every effort to accommodate your choices. However, it is important that you keep in mind that the quality of the placement and availability of placements takes priority over the convenience of the location. 

How long is my student teaching?
Student Teaching is Monday through Friday for 15 weeks from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  You cannot leave your student teaching to take a course.  Please plan accordingly.

Who do I contact if I have a problem during my student teaching?
CASE ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )  is in charge of your placements so it is important that you keep us in the loop if you experience problems. Your first contact should be your University Mentor. It is their job to help you and/or your cooperating teacher work out any problems.