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Handbooks

Teacher Education Handbook

The Teacher Education Handbook (PDF) is based on the Conceptual Framework (PDF) of the SOE, and it has been designed to assist candidates throughout their programs of study, from the very first course at SXU through the conclusion of the clinical practice experience/student teaching and receipt of the teaching certificate.  This information reflects not only requirements for program completion at this institution, but certification requirements as specified by the State of Illinois and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Required Field Experience Forms (PDF)

Handbook on Clinical Practice for Student Teachers

The clinical practice/student teaching experience provides candidates the opportunity to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions learned as pre-service teachers.  The candidate is required to teach in a classroom while under the supervision of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor.  The Handbook on Clinical Practice for Student Teachers (PDF) provides guidance and direction to prepare the candidate for the clinical practice experience.  The handbook also outlines the requirements the candidate must adhere to while student teaching.

Graduate Studies Handbook

The School of Education offers several graduate programs to candidates leading to Master of Arts degrees in Education or Counseling.  The Graduate Studies Handbook (PDF) outlines the requirements for admission to the programs, the various models of taking courses (traditional, cohort or field-based models) and the requirements to complete courses.  The School of Education graduate policies are also set out in this document.

Graduate Counseling Student Handbook

The Masters of Arts in Counseling program is designed to prepare professional counselors to work in a variety of employment settings including community mental health agencies, crisis centers, residential facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools and private practices.  Students in the Counseling program learn to counsel individuals, families and groups on concerns in social, educational, psychological, career and life planning domains.  Counselor education and training also emphasize assessment, treatment, prevention, consultation and wellness.  The Graduate Counseling Student Handbook (PDF) provides information on requirements, policies and completion of the programs.

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