Office of Clinical Experiences & Partnerships

Overview

Here at FGCU, students in the College of Education are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in authentic field-based settings during their program of study.  

Programs of study are divided into five blocks. Four of these blocks include a field-based experience to which students need to apply. From early in our teacher preparation program, teacher candidates are immersed in the culture and context of their respective field experience placements.

Students are encouraged to plan for the scheduling of these experiences during their semester appointments with their advisors.

During Blocks 1 and 2 (junior year), teacher candidates complete a field experience in a classroom setting one day a week. In Blocks 4 and 5 (senior year), students will finish their undergraduate careers with student teaching or the Child & Youth Studies experience, depending on their major.

Application Process & Placements

All students enrolled in a College of Education undergraduate program must apply for a placement. 

Applying for Fall Placement:

Opens in March

Applying for Spring Placement:

Opens in October

More information on placement scheduling can be found on the associated Blocks 1 & 2 and Blocks 4 &5 pages.


Experiences at a Glance

5

County Region

700+

Hours in Classroom

4

Semesters

K-12

And Community Agencies


Have Questions?

For questions and inquiries related to the field experience and student teaching process, placement and/or application information, please contact the Office of Clinical Experiences & Partnerships.

Contact

Office of Clinical Experiences & Partnerships

Merwin Hall (2nd floor, 294)
10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965

 (239) 590-7804
 infoclinexp@fgcu.edu

Business Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00am-5:00pm

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