Block Information and Purpose

Purpose

The primary goal of the block experience is to assist teacher candidates in becoming reflective, self-directed learners in a professional learning community. During their field-block semester, teacher candidates will be placed in schools where they gain practical knowledge of a classroom environment while also attending seminar classes. Teacher candidates will complete approximately 70-80 hours of classroom field experience. 

To qualify for block placement, students must: 

• Maintain an Overall GPA of 2.75 
• Accept admittance to the Educator Preparation Program
• Earn grades of 'C' or better in prerequisite coursework
• Submit a block application by the proper deadline