Student Teaching Information Sheet

When is the best time to take practicum?

For most students, it is better to take practicum after taking CD10G Child Development – The Early Years and at least one curriculum course such as CD 53 or CD 55. Some students choose to wait until they have completed most of their classes in Child Development before taking practicum.

Why can't I do my student teaching where I work?

Student teaching is a laboratory course that requires supervision by a college instructor. Only sites where an instructor or a mentor certified by the California Mentor Teacher program are present meet the supervised experience requirement for the degrees and permits necessary to work in the field of Child Development.

Further questions?

We welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss other questions or concerns. Please call
(408) 864-8822 to make an appointment for program advisement or to be referred to the current practicum instructor.

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