ED 2400 Educational Practicum

ED 2400 Practicum I - Fall 2025

Clemson University College of Education Mission

College of Education Mission: The College of Education is a transformative leader in systematically improving education, beginning at birth. Our mission is to engage our students in high quality applied research, professional learning, and immersive experiences. We prepare culturally competent scholar practitioners who promote the growth, education, and development of all individuals, with emphasis on underperforming schools and underserved communities across the state and nation. 

Course Description: Clemson students (teacher candidates) will be introduced to the teaching profession, the nature of the diverse and multicultural classroom, content and teaching standards, professional conduct, evaluation systems, and requirements of the profession. This course requires a field experience. Students will be expected to log a minimum of 10 hours in their assigned school placement. See syllabus section “Field Experience” for more detailed information. The minimum number of hours in the field placement for a dual enrollment students should be 50 hours and 50 contacts.

This is a dual-credit college course for which students earn AP credit. 

Students are responsible for reading, understanding, and abiding by the course syllabus. Paper copies will be provided for students upon request.

Lesson are posted for students weekly on Google Classroom. Lesson details and unit pacing are provided in the course syllabus.

Future Teacher Academy Program Information

Course Syllabus