Welcome to the Office of Field Experiences
The Office of Field Experiences secures field placements for teaching candidates in CWU's College of Education and Professional Studies. We partner with more than 130 school districts to provide valuable learning experiences for future teachers. CWU's teacher education alumni are teaching in K-12 schools throughout Washington and beyond.
We look forward to supporting your educational journey. Let's put your classroom learning into action!
Placement Application Deadlines
Please note that application deadlines are subject to change. Please check this site regularly.
Student Teaching (EFC 480)
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Fall: Apply by January 15
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Winter: Apply by June 1
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Spring: Apply by October 1
Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Internships
MAT administrative staff will send the application to each candidate's CWU email account upon program acceptance.
- Summer Cohort: March 15
- Winter Cohort: Application deadline TBA
Field Experience (EFC 330)
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Pre-Fall and Fall: Apply by April 1
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Winter: Apply by October 1
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Spring: Apply by January 1
Elementary Practicums (ELEM 494/ELEF 495)
We also place for a variety of courses required for Elementary Education majors. Click the application link below for a full list of available courses.
- Fall: Apply by May 17
- Winter: Apply by October 15
- Spring: Apply by January 15
Apply for Elementary Practicum Placements
Student Teaching Webinars
Placement and certification staff will host two webinars that share details of the placement process:
- One is a 30 minute session that guides you through the application process
- The second is a 2 hour session that prepares you for student teaching after you've applied to student teach
Vision and Mission
Our vision: To provide a safe and caring environment that fosters life-long learning and inspires students to develop their full potential as contributing members of a global society.
Our mission: To offer help to all students. To approach learning in a supportive and positive environment where students and staff. To share responsibility for knowledge where students and staff value working and learning together.
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