Clinical Experiences

1. Submit the required Field Experience Attendance Log after each field visit.
2. Complete the Professional Dispositions Self-Evaluation by the midterm (October 15^th for fall field courses and March 15^th for spring field courses).
3. Submit all required field-related assignments and evaluations during the timelines listed in each course syllabi.  A student who fails to submit  one or more of the required field-related assignments or evaluations will receive a grade of “Incomplete.” The “Incomplete” grade will remain until all the required assignments and/or evaluations have been properly completed and submitted to the course instructor. An incomplete grade must be reconciled within the proper time frame in accordance with Felician University policy. Please note, candidates will not be permitted to continue in the professional sequence of education courses with any outstanding incompletes or grades below a “B.”
4. Complete all field hours associated with each professional sequence course . Please be advised that Clinical Practice I (EDU 400/401 and EDU 668/669) requires a minimum of two  full days per week in the field placement and Clinical Internship (EDU 403/404 and EDU 668/669) requires five full  days per week in the field placement for a minimum of 15 weeks.
5. Attend the Clinical Practice I and Clinical Internship seminar courses each week during the year-long student teaching experience.
6. Meet with their clinical supervisor and/or cooperating teacher following each observation.
7. Achieve a grade of “B” or better in all professional sequence courses. If a student does not achieve a grade of “B” or better on the first attempt, he/she will need to repeat the entire course, including the field experience. The student will not be permitted to register for any subsequent professional sequence courses until he/she has repeated and successfully achieved a grade of “B” or better in the initial course. Please be aware that repeating a professional sequence course may impact the student’s status in the School of Education Program as well as a delay in the timeline for degree completion.  As stated in the Felician University Catalog, “The repeat grade becomes the official grade. The original grade and repeat grade appear on the academic transcript.” A student who does not achieve a grade of “B” or better after the repeat of a professional sequence course will be dismissed from the School of Education program.
8. Make up any field absences by the end of the current semester. Candidates who do not satisfy the required field hours  by the end of the semester will be required to repeat the course and associated field experience.  Candidates may appeal this decision to the Associate Dean due to extenuating circumstances.

*Athletes must consult with and get approval from the Associate Dean regarding the timing of the year-long student teaching experience (Clinical Practice I and Clinical Internship) due to scheduling of their sport. Based on the season, candidates may need to adjust the semesters in which they complete these courses to accommodate the required field hours.

Clinical Practice I and Clinical Seminar Attendance Policies

For Seminar:

1. Any unexcused absence will result in an F for the attendance and participation portion of the seminar grade.
2. A student who is absent more than 20% of the required class time during the semester may be withdrawn from the course (seminar and field experience).

For Field:

1. One excused absence is permitted, which must be made up in consultation with the cooperating teacher and seminar instructor. More than one field absence will result in an “F” for the attendance portion of the field grade.
2. A student who misses more than 20% of the required number of clinical experience hours during the semester may be withdrawn from the course (seminar and field experience).
3. Clinical field work may not be made up at the expense of schedule course time, as this is policy for all School of Education students.

* Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Education.

School of Education Field Experience Required Documentation

School of Education students must submit the required documentation prior to the start of each semester (August 1^st for fall semester field courses and January 1^st for spring field courses).

• Students enrolled in Transition into Teaching (EDU 290 and EDU 657) are required to submit the following documents:
  • COVID-19 vaccination card
  • Negative Mantoux (tuberculosis) test results (completed within six months of the start of the field experience)
  • Criminal background check (Applicant Approval Employment History) issued by the Office of Student Protection

• Students enrolled in professional sequence field courses are required to submit the following documents:
  • COVID-19 vaccination card
  • Negative Mantoux (tuberculosis) test results (completed within six months of the start of the field experience)
  • Criminal background check (Applicant Approval Employment History) issued by the Office of Student Protection
  • Substitute license
  • Passing scores on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests (or qualifying SAT or ACT scores)

• Students enrolled in Clinical Practice I are required to submit the following documents:
  • COVID-19 vaccination card
  • Negative Mantoux (tuberculosis) test results (completed within six months of the start of the field experience)
  • Criminal background check (Applicant Approval Employment History) issued by the Office of Student Protection
  • Substitute license
  • Passing scores on the Praxis II Subject Area Assessments

COVID-19 Vaccination Card

• Step 1: Scan the front and back of your COVID-19 vaccination card
• Step 2: Send the scanned image to SoEFieldPlacements@felician.edu

*Note: If you have received a vaccination exemption from the University, please notify the Office of Field Placements (SoEFieldPlacements@felician.edu) immediately.  Although we will try our best to accommodate exemptions, we cannot guarantee a field placement for any student who is currently unvaccinated.

Mantoux (tuberculosis) Test

• Step 1: Schedule an appointment for Mantoux (tuberculosis) testing
  • You can schedule an appointment for on-campus testing by accessing the “Center for Health Student Portal” in the The Hub
  • You can also have the test performed by your family doctor or at an urgent care facility
• Step 2: Schedule a follow-up appointment (approximately 48-hours after the test was administered) to have the results of your Mantoux test read
• Step 3: Send a copy of your negative Mantoux test results to SoEFieldPlacements@felician.edu

*Note: Mantoux tests must have been performed within six months of the start date of your field experience.

Criminal Background Check

• Step 1: Apply for your Criminal Background Check through the Office of Student Protection
  • Select “Substitute Teacher (04)” under Job Category
  • Select the following under Public School Selection:
    • County: Bergen (03)
    • District: Felician College (7225)
    • School: Felician University (001)
• Step 2: Print a copy of your “New Administration Fee Payment Request” confirmation page for your records
• Step 3: Print your IdentoGO NJ Universal Fingerprint Form
• Step 4: Schedule your fingerprinting appointment through IdentoGO NJ
  • Select “Public School Employment (2F1FB1)” under Service Code
  • Refer to Box #7 on your IdentoGO Universal Fingerprint Form for the Contributor’s Case Number
• Step 5: Have your fingerprints taken at an authorized IdentoGO site
• Step 6: After approximately 14 days, access your “Applicant Approval Employment History” from the Office of Student Protection
• Step 7: Send a copy of your “Applicant Approval Employment History” to SoEFieldPlacements@felician.edu

For questions related to the Criminal Background Check, please contact the Office of Student Protection at (609) 376-3500.

Substitute License

• Step 1: Apply for your substitute license through the Teachers Certification Information System (TCIS)
  • Select “Apply Online” from the blue sidebar menu on the left-hand side of the page
  • Select “Credential Application” on the Certification/Credential Selection page
  • Select “Substitute Credentials” on the Options page
  • Select “Substitute Teacher Credential (9041)” on the Apply for Substitute Credentials page
  • Complete the Oath of Allegiance
  • Verify your payment details and click submit

*Note: If you are a new user, you must register first

• Step 2: Record the Tracking Number on the confirmation page
• Step 3: Email SoEFieldPlacements@felician.edu to request your official transcripts
  • If you have earned between 30 and 59 college credits, you must also request an official letter from the Felician University Registrar’s Office providing proof of current enrollment. Please contact the Office of Field Placements for more information.
• Step 4: Submit the following to the Office of Field Placements (SoEFieldPlacements@felician.edu or Sammartino 13):
  • TCIS Tracking Number
  • Criminal background check
  • Copy of drivers license or identification card
  • Social Security Number

*Note: Your substitute license will be sponsored by Clifton Public Schools and issued by the Passaic County Board of Education

• Step 5: Approximately 14 days after submitting your documentation, access and print your substitute license from your Teachers Certification Information System (TCIS) account
• Step 6: Send a copy of your substitute license to SoEFieldPlacements@felician.edu and hr@cliftonschools.net

For questions related to the Substitute License, please contact the Teachers Certification Information System at  TCIStechassist@doe.nj.gov.