Candidates in this course complete a full-day experience of student teaching at the K-2 level, for a one academic term In addition, weekly seminars address issues facing beginning teachers. Successful completion of this experience is based on attainment of a wide variety of professional competencies, including demonstration of professional dispositions and ability to assume full responsibility for a classroom over an extended period of time. All ECE BA program coursework must be completed prior to taking this course. Candidates must apply for, and be approved by the ECE Department, to take the course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to NCE. Successful completion of all prerequisite coursework required for student teaching in the BA ECE Type 04 degree and licensure program with a grade of C or better. Pre-requisites include: SPE 300 ECE 324, ECE 337, ECE 345, ECE 350/351, ECE 450/451, RLL 330, RLL 487, MHE 480A, SCE 480A, CIS 480A and CIL 300 CIL 305, CIL 306, CIL 310, CIL 312, CIL 331. Student teaching is the final, capstone program experience. Current background check and TB test; passing score on ECE Content Test (107) are required. Co-requisite(s): None. 12-14 quarter hours