• 15-18 credit hours in education courses
• 15-18 credit hours in core courses

• 15-18 credit hours in education courses including initial field placement
• 15-18 credit hours in core courses

• 15-18 credit hours in education courses, including mid-level field placement
• 15-18 credit hours in core courses

• 1st semester 12-15 credit hours in education courses
• 2nd semester final clinical experience (student teaching)

From the very beginning of the program, you will get to experience working alongside the program's trained mentor teachers. Moreover, field placements and assignments are built into the program to give you hands-on, real-world experiences working with students in the classroom.

One of AvilaU’s core values is respect for the worth and dignity of every person without distinction. AvilaU’s coursework includes content that purposefully prepares our students to work with diverse student populations. Their field placements will also provide you with experience in a variety of school settings where you will work with students from all backgrounds and with a diverse set of needs.

AvilaU has a team of highly qualified teachers that are selected and trained to be a part of their Teaching Excellence Team (TEXT). As a student, you will be placed in TEXT mentors' classrooms throughout your time in the program.

To ensure that AvilaU continues to offer the most relevant and in-demand skills to teach, AvilaU’s faculty and staff meet regularly with the School of Education’s advisory board made up of principals, superintendents, HR directors, and teachers from the local school districts. The Advisory Board provides real-time feedback on AvilaU’s programs to ensure that you are prepared to be successful in the classroom right after graduation.