Education Specialist Teaching Practicum

6 credits

The education specialist credential candidate performs clinical practice (fieldwork and student/intern teaching) in participating schools for a minimum of 120 hours over the course of the quarter under the supervision of a school district guide teacher and a university supervisor. The clinical practice experience offers professional preparation for MEd/Multiple Subject credential candidates pursuing the California Preliminary Education Specialist Teaching Credential. Prerequisites: must be an ED78 major: Affirmed Education Specialist Credential candidate at UC San Diego who has advanced to student teaching or consent of instructor.