Preparation for Graduation

The following information has been gathered here to help you
through your final semester before graduation. 

Please review and follow it carefully.

Graduation Applications
must be submitted to the Office of Field Services (OFS) at the beginning of the last semester before graduation.  For questions, e-mail Kim Stewart. Students can access the graduation application online.

Certification Application and Fee:
The certification application may be accessed here below or via the side web section, "Certification Information."  The certification fee has increased significantly.  Please review the specific information on the side Web section, "Certification Information," to determine your fee(s).  NO CASH TRANSACTIONS ARE PERMITTED.  Payment must be in the form of a money order or a check (payable to CU).  This must be done in the OFS, 102 Stevens Hall, either before or at the beginning of the graduation semester.

Announcement Regarding Final Placement Field Experience:
Please remember to contact your cooperating teacher/specialist at least 10 days before the beginning of each student teaching/extern/intern placement.  Please complete the Personal Data Form, take it with you on the first day of each placement, and give it to your cooperating teacher/agency person.

Policy for Withdrawal, Reassignment or Termination of a Field Placement:
Let's hope you never need to know about this.

PDE-338G General Application for PA Teacher Certificate:
The OFS requires all student teachers to complete this certification form and submit it to the OFS at the beginning of their student teaching semester with the required fee. The OFS sends all certification applications to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Bureau of Teacher Certification and Preparation in Harrisburg, PA. Original signatures are required on the PDE 338G form. PDE will not accept a faxed signature or copies of a signature.

For Student Teachers:
Personal Data Form (PDF): It is the responsibility of the student to complete and send this personal data form to each assigned cooperating teacher prior to the first day of the student teaching experience.

Exit Surveys

1. The Professional Dispositions and Diversity Survey. Click Here for survey

2. Select the following survey that is concurrent with your major:

• The survey information is used to as part of the NCATE accreditation and for further assessments of our programs.
• Once completed please email them as an attachment to fieldserv@clarion.edu. 

Helpful Hints for Student Teachers, Externs, and Interns:
This section provides information that should be useful for any student teacher, extern, or intern.

• A Discussion of a Positive Learning Environment and Classroom Management (PDF)

• Motivational Strategies (PDF)

• There's No Room for Bulletin Boards or Displays in the Classroom! (PDF)

• For help with resumes, professional advice, and applications, visit the Career Services Website: 

Pennsylvania Department of Education (click here) link to Title 22 and Chapter 235, "Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators". Please review this information prior to and throughout the field experience to further develop your own professionalism.