Office of Clinical Experiences | College of Education

The Office of Clinical Experiences (OCE) was established to coordinate the placement of undergraduate students, alternative certification program students, and graduate program students enrolled in educator preparation programs requiring field placements and internships. Major relationships have been established with principals and instructional supervisors in local school systems in the west Alabama area and, to a limited extent, other school systems in Alabama.

Main Office: 107 Carmichael Hall

TEACHER CANDIDATES AND INSTRUCTORS

Field Experiences Documents

fileDocumented Areas and Topics to Address in Clinical Experiences

pen-to-squareRequests for Field Experiences (completed by course instructor)

pen-to-squareMusic Education Non-course based Practicum

pen-to-squareField Experience Expectations packet

INTERNSHIP DOCUMENTS

fileBiographical Data Form

fileDocumented Areas and Topics to Address in Clinical Experiences

fileSAEA Membership

fileBiographical Data Form Instructions

fileCalendar

Course Overload Form

fileInternship Guidebook

CONSORTIUM FOR OVERSEAS TEACHING (COST)

Currently accepting pre-applications for Fall 2025.

The COST Pre-Applications deadline has been extended to January 5, 2025.

Currently accepting pre-applications for Spring 2026.

The COST Pre-Applications deadline for Spring 2025 is May 1, 2025.

Those who wish to apply for the COST Program should submit an essay and pre-application either in person or by email to the following:

Dr. Tracy M. Windle

Mrs. Melinda Alsobrook

107 Carmichael Hall

educlinicaloffice@ua.edu

fileFormal Application Process

fileCOST Pre-Application

computerCOST Program Website

camera-retroCOST Facebook Page

mapCOST Pre-Departure Guide

ADVANCED CLINICALS: GRADUATE STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS

pen-to-squareRequests for Field Experiences Form

pen-to-squareRequests for Field Experiences (DocuSign completed by course instructor)

pen-to-squarePermission Form for Graduate Level Field Experience

filePracticum Affiliation Agreement with UA College of Education

CLASSROOM TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS, AND SUPERINTENDENTS

The Office of Clinical Experiences and College of Education value its partnership with the area schools and classroom teachers. Thank you for your willingness to open your classrooms to teacher candidates and interns.

Documents for the Classroom Teacher

Agreement to Host and Mentor a Teacher Candidate (DocuSign)

fileInternship Guidebook

Documented Areas and Topics to Address in Clinical Experiences

fileCalendar

CLINICAL MASTER TEACHER (CMT) PROGRAM

Classroom teachers who have a Class A valid teaching certificate or hold National Board Certification in a teaching field, have been teaching for 4 full years, and have been successful in hosting two full semesters of interns are eligible to apply to the CMT Program.

CMT Documents (links to be updated in late Spring each year)

fileResponsibilities and Qualifications

New CMT Cover Page (DocuSign)

fileProspective Clinical Master Teacher Minimum Requirements

CMT Reappointment Application (DocuSign)

fileGuidance for applying to be a CMT

New CMT applications and CMT reappointment applications will be accepted in February and March. CMTs interested in applying for the 2024-2025 CMT program must submit their applications by March 31, 2024. Applications will not be accepted after March 31^st.

PRINCIPALS AND SUPERINTENDENTS

The Office of Clinical Experiences and College of Education value its partnership with the area schools. Thank you for your willingness to open your schools to teacher candidates, interns, and graduate students.