The physical education programs that include teacher certification culminates in course 0852-536, the required student teaching module. Placement is full-time, five days a week for 16 weeks. Students must apply for student teaching.

Students spend eight weeks in a K-6 setting and another eight weeks in a 7-12 setting. They work under the supervision of a professor and are also assigned a teacher in the school who works with them throughout the eight-week period.

Students are expected to incorporate the skills and training learned over the course of the program. Emphasis is placed on:

• implementing innovative teaching approaches
• developing curriculum appropriate to the group
• planning and executing instructional activities
• creating productive learning environments
• monitoring and assessing student learning.

Each eight-week assignment earns three credit hours.

Criteria for Acceptance
Applicants must submit two copies of all teaching application requirements. In addition, the following criteria must be met before a student is accepted into the clinical component of the program: 

Graduate students must have:

• earned a 3.0 GPA overall cumulative average in all courses
• completed the following courses: 0852-340, 0852-380, 0852-488, 0852-505, 0852-516

All candidates are required to submit satisfactory health and speech evaluations.

Students who do not meet the necessary criteria are advised to meet with their adviser or the chair of their department as soon as possible.

Application Requirements

1. Application Packet
   The application packet consists of two copies of the application form and guidelines for a two-page essay on your philosophy. You must submit two copies of your:
   • completed application form
   • essay
   • resume
   • letters of recommendation.

The deadlines are:

2. Recommendations
   You may submit two letters or recommendation from former teachers or colleagues, with the exception of professors at Adelphi. Allow enough time for the letters to be completed. The letters should be submitted in narrative format.
3. Speech Evaluation
   Applicants are required to complete a speech evaluation. It is conducted at the Speech and Hearing Center of the Hy Weinberg Center at the Garden City campus. To arrange an appointment, call 516.877.4850.
4. Résumé
   Your résumé should reflect your experience and interest in Health Studies. Two copies are required.

Finger Printing
Finger printing is generally done at Adelphi in the spring. If you need to be fingerprinted in advance, please call SCOPE at 631.360.0800 ext. 118 to set up an appointment in their office.

If you have already been fingerprinted but are not sure if another set needs to be done, call the New York State Education Department at 518.473.2998.

Applicants who have previously been fingerprinted by the New York City Board of Education should complete form OSPRA 104 to authorize the release of their criminal history record. Call the Board of Education at 718,935.2666 or 718.935.2667 for more information.


Contact
For additional information, please contact:

Mara Manson
Director of Student Teaching
Woodruff Hall
p - 516.877.4256
e - proscia@adelphi.edu