• Placement Procedures for Students from Spadoni College of Education CCU

    Placement Procedures for Students from Spadoni College of Education CCU

    All procedures for practicum (field experiences) and Internship (Student Teaching) in the Spadoni College of Education at Coastal Carolina University are completed through the Office of Clinical Experiences and Student Services. Any required documentation must be submitted to that office. Students are not permitted to contact the Horry County School District concerning requirements or placements. All questions are to be directed to the Office of Clinical Experiences and Student Services in the Spadoni College of Education at Coastal Carolina University. The following requirements do not apply to mentoring through either Experienced at Coastal (QEP) or Biddle Center.


    Procedures for Practicum Placements:


         • A signed Criminal Offense Disclosure Statement or SLED Background Check
         • Approval from the office of Clinical Placements for practicum placements

    Note: No student is to contact any Horry County School District personnel concerning placements including classroom teachers, principals or others affiliated with the district.


    Procedures for Internship (Student Teaching) Placements:


          • Completion of Spadoni College of Education Application for Internship
          • Completion of the Application for Licensure with the South Carolina Department of Education
          • FBI/SLED Fingerprint Clearance
         • Documentation of Clearance of TB Skin Test
         • Passing scores on all required PRAXIS II Content Exams
         • Minimum GPA of 2.75 and 3.0 for M.A.T.
         • Satisfactory completion and performance in a minimum of 100 hours in Field Experiences I, II, III, and IV
         • Satisfactory completion and performance in 75 hours in Field Experience at the MAT level.
         • All major coursework completed
         • “C” or better in foundations and major courses
         • Program adviser and faculty recommendations
         • Satisfactory Completion of Specialized professional association (SPA) assessments

    Note: No student is to contact the Horry County School District personnel classroom teachers, principals or others affiliated with the district.

    Please contact the following if you have questions.

    Betsey Costner, M.Ed., Clinical Placements, Office Telephone: 843-349-6958

    Email: btcostne@coastal.edu

    Fax: 843-349-2332