Student Teaching Guidelines

Students should plan on completing their student teaching during their last semester in the credential program. Students must be enrolled full-time for a minimum of 12 units during the semester of student teaching. Students must apply for student teaching one semester before they intend to student teach.

>> Click here for the Application and CAP form, which are also available in the Department of Special Eduation Office, Burk Hall 156.

Applications are due:
February 28th for Fall semester
September 28th for Spring semester

The Following requirements must be met PRIOR to student teaching. ATTACH copies of evidence for each precondition that you have met, even if you have submitted these materials at an earlier date.

NOTE: If you hold a credential or permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) make a copy and submit along with your application and CAP form in lieu of documentation below. Valid Multiple-Subject, Single Subject, Education Specialist, and Intern credentials cover all preconditions listed below. Valid Emergency Credentials or Permits cover only the COC and TB requirements.

• CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test) must be taken prior to admission; must be passed prior to the second semester of enrollment. For more information on the Test go to their website: http://www.cbest.nesinc.com.
• Tuberculin Test. Done within the 2 past years. Available at SFSU Health Center.
• Certificate of Clearance (COC):
  • Two-part process; Livescan Form + online application for COC document.
  • Download a flyer that describes the COC (fingerprinting) process.
  • Flyers are available in the Credential Services Teacher Preparation Office (CSTPC) in BH 244.
  • A livescan fee payable to the operating agency and a separate COC application fee payable to the CTC are applicable.
  • Fingerprint clearance (COC) and completion of the online CTC application must be on file with the CTC in order to be eligible to conduct your student teaching or field experience.
• Subject Matter Competence (CD, ECSE and O&M are exempt). Take the appropriate exam (CSET), make certain to take all the applicable subsets in the category you choose. For more information contact a Credential Analyst in the Credential Services Teacher Preparation Office (BH 244) or call (415) 405-3594.
  CSET information: http://www.cset.nesinc.com
• Credential Approved Program (CAP form). Prepare draft with your SPED advisor and submit with your student teaching application. Forms are available in pdf format on the Handbooks and Forms page or hard copy in the Credential Services Teacher Preparation Office in BH 244 and in the department office located in BH 156.