Student teaching is a major component in every resident educator licensure program. To be eligible to begin a student teaching placement, the candidate must:

  1. Be officially admitted to and in good standing in the licensure program.
  2. Have and maintain an official BCI/FBI background check on file in the Education office (no older than 365 days) throughout the student teaching period
  3. Obtain and hold a Pre-Service Teacher Permit from the State Board of Education.
  4. Apply for student teaching by the posted deadline.
  5. Have and maintain an overall  3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  6. Earn a grade of “C” or better in all required licensure courses, and "B" or higher in methods courses.
  7. Verify successful completion of current AED/CPR, First Aid, and SafeParish (Catholic school placements only) certifications
  8. Complete all required field clinical experience hours.
  9. All students must follow the School of Education’s Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Testing Policy approved in August 2022.  Copies of the current OAE Testing Policy can be found in the School of Education offices.  It is the student’s responsibility to read, understand, and follow this policy and adhere to the testing schedule for their particular program.  Check the Ohio State Board of Education web site for current information on required tests and qualifying scores.
  10. Obtain advisor’s approval.
  11. Meet Professional Performance Standards as defined by the School of Education in the following areas: Rapport, Reliability and Responsibility

Transfer students in graduate licensure programs must complete the residency requirement at the Mount before becoming eligible to student teach.  The student teaching period lasts 12-15 weeks, depending upon the student's licensure program.