Pre-Session Student Teaching is a 3-week (15-day) experience that gives the credential candidate exposure to beginning-of-the-year preparation. It is only offered at the beginning of the K-12 school year (August through September) before PUC begins regular Fall classes.

Prerequisites to Participate in Pre-session

1. Regular program admission

2. Successful completion of at least one methods course

• EDUC 493- Beginning Reading

• EDUC 493 - Elementary Math

• EDUC 494 - Middle School

• EDUC 494 - High School

• EDUC 358 - Literacy 

3. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.75

4. Participation in Orientation Session as scheduled

5. Verification of phone interview with school site and cooperating teacher