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ELED 480: Practicum in Elementary Education

Important: For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official George Mason Course Catalog

General Information

Credits: 3

Description:

Provides a supervised clinical experience for one full semester in an accredited professional development school. Engages teacher candidates in observations and scaffolded management and instruction opportunities under the guidance of PK-6 Advanced Mentor Teacher/Mentor Teacher. Offered by School of Education. May be repeated within the term for a maximum 6 credits.
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisite: ELED 401C.
C Requires minimum grade of C.

Enrollment is limited to students with a major in Elementary Education.

Schedule Type: Internship
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.

Current Sections

  • Spring 2025, Section: 001, CRN 20756, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Lois Groth
Prior Sections (partial list)
  • Fall 2024, Section: 001, CRN 74310, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Michele Sims
  • Fall 2023, Section: 001, CRN 75283, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Jenni Coakley
  • Fall 2022, Section: 001, CRN 77418, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Audra Parker
  • Fall 2021, Section: 001, CRN 83065, Format: Face-to-Face, Instructor: Audra Parker