Fieldwork Partnership Program
- Fieldwork Partnership Credit Requisition Form (pdf)
(for the Cooperating Teacher)
The Saginaw Valley State University Fieldwork Partnership Program is an established program which recognizes the valuable partnership between local education agencies and the College of Education’s clinical experiences program. Through this program local education agencies may earn credits at SVSU, to use at their discretion, by hosting SVSU pre-service and student teachers.
Credit Usage
Credit(s) generated from the Fieldwork Partnership will be allocated to the local education agency. The local education agency will discern how credits will be used. The use of credits must be approved by the Office of Clinical Experiences at SVSU.
A completed credit requisition form must be turned into the Office of Clinical Experiences. This form must be signed by the Superintendent and the President of your Education Association.
The Fieldwork Partnership Program credit applies to tuition only. Any fees are not covered and must be paid by the individual registering for the course. Please refer to the table below to determine the current rates:
| Course Level | Current tuition and fee rate per credit hour | Tuition contributed by Fieldwork Partnership Program per credit hour |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $216.40 | $201.80 |
| Undergraduate-Professional | $290.50 | $275.90 |
| Graduate | $373.75 | $359.15 |
| Professional Development | $363.00 | $359.15 |
You will be responsible for the amount not covered and will be required to submit a check or money order for the remaining amount due at the time payment is due.
The Fieldwork Partnership Program Credit Requisition Form must be properly completed and on file at the time you register for classes if you wish to use it to pay up front for tuition. Otherwise, you will be required to pay the full tuition amount up front and receive a reimbursement after the last day to withdraw with a refund.
The form should be forwarded to:
Attn: Keleen Marciniak
Office of Clinical Experiences
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710
Phone Number: 989.964.4494
Fax Number: 989.964.4254
Email address: clinicalexp(at)svsu.edu
How are Credits Earned?
Credits are earned through hosting students in the following courses:
| Credits earned per student | Course |
|---|---|
| ¼ credit/student | TEMS 302- General Methods for Teaching in Secondary & Middle Schools |
| ¼ credit/student | TE 303- Teaching Music in Grades K-8 |
| ¼ credit/student | TE 304- The Transescent Years |
| ¼ credit/student | TE 305- Middle Level Classroom Management and Assessment |
| ¼ credit/student | TEMS 308/312 -Advanced Methods for Teaching in the Secondary & Middle Schools |
| 6 credits/class or ¼ credit/student | TE 310- Methods of Teaching of Reading : K-8 |
| 3 credits/class or ¼ credit/student | TE 325- Physical Education for the Classroom Teacher |
| 3 credits/class or ¼ credit/student | TE 326- Methods of Teaching Physical Education: K-8 |
| 4 credits/class or ¼ credit/student | TE 330- Methods of Teaching of Science: K-8 |
| 4 credits/class or ¼ credit/student | TE 331- Methods of Teaching of Mathematics: K-8 |
| 4 credits/class or ¼ credit/student | TE 341- Methods of Teaching of Social Studies: K-8 |
| 4 credits/class or ¼ credit/student | TE 342- Teaching and Managing the Diverse Classroom: K-8 |
| ¼ credit/student | TE 480- Introduction to Early Childhood Education |
| ¼ credit/student | TE 481- Curriculum Development in Early Childhood Programs |
| ¼ credit/student | TE 482- Assessment of Children in Early Childhood Programs |
| ¼ credit/student | TE 487- The Young Child in the Home, School and Community |
| ¼ credit/student | KINE 486- Materials and Methods of Teaching Physical Education 7-12 |
| ¼ credit/student | MFL 465- Elementary Foreign Language Methods |
| ¼ credit/student | MFL 466- Secondary Foreign Language Methods |
| *1 credit or $35/student | TE 420- Elementary Student Teaching |
| *1 credit or $35/student | TEMS 422- Secondary Student Teaching |
| *1 credit or $35/student | TE 460- Student Teaching—Special Education |
| *1/2 credit or $35/student | TE 489- Internship in Preprimary Programs |
| *1 credit or $35/student | TE 598- Practicum in Early Childhood Education |
*If an Student Teacher has 2 or more Cooperating Teachers in the same district, each Cooperating Teacher gets $35 or 1 total credit goes to the district. Both teachers must agree on either the $35 or the 1 credit.
*If an Student Teacher has 2 different Cooperating Teachers in two different districts, each Cooperating Teacher gets $35 or ½ credit goes to each district.
*If a Student Teacher is placed for 6 weeks or less (endorsements or Early Childhood), the Cooperating Teacher gets $35 or ½ credit goes to the district.
For more information, please contact the SVSU Office of Clinical Experiences at 989.964.7109
| SVSU Regional Education Center 7400 Bay Road University Center, MI 48710 |
Phone: 989.964.4057 Fax: 989.964.4385 |