Applying for Student Teaching– What You Need

In order to be approved by the CEHD for an internship, candidates  must satisfy the eligibility requirements listed below. Candidates will be required to pass a background check prior to starting the internship. Candidates entering state approved licensure programs are encouraged to be proactive in obtaining background checks prior to applying for their applied professional experiences.  As highlighted in the Student Teaching page, deadlines to apply for an internship are as follows: September 15 to intern in the Spring semester February 15 to intern in the Fall semester

Academic Requirements Maintain minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 Earn a minimum grade of C in in ALL music and CEHD courses

Your Application Requirements Include: Internship Application Online Internship Application Printout from Banner/PatriotWeb indicating passing scores on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests (or equivalency), VCLA, and the Praxis Subject Assessment (Music Content Knowledge – 5113) Exam Certificate of completion of the Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention Training. First Aid/CPR/AED training/certification Unofficial copy of GMU Transcript Documentation of Negative PPD/Skin TB Test within 12 months of the internship start date Philosophy of Teaching (one page, typed) Professional Goals Statement (one page, typed) Resume

While you’re completing these requirements above/if you’re done completing the requirements, make sure to visit Student Teaching to apply for the MTECH II and finish your student teaching application!