MAT Field Placement Process and Deadlines
Field Placement Application Process
OFE Field Experience Guidelines: Guidelines for how to submit your field placement application and supporting documents needed, as well as review field placement policies
Field Placement Application
- Login to Sonia
- Sonia Online for Students - Sonia step-by-step directions for Practicum/Student Teaching application
Application Deadlines
Please consult the Office of Field Experiences Deadlines below for when to submit your Field Placement Application and materials in Sonia. Deadlines are listed by program.
| Program | Placement For | Submit in Sonia Prior To |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education |
Fall (September Student Teaching) | February 1 of same year |
| Winter/Spring (January student teaching) | April 1 of previous year | |
| Elementary Education |
Fall (September linked Practicum/Student Teaching) | February 1 of same year |
| Winter/Spring (January Student Teaching) | April 1 of previous year | |
| Middle Grades Education |
Fall (September Student Teaching) | February 1 of same year |
| Winter/Spring (January Student Teaching) | April 1 of previous year | |
| Special Education |
Fall (September Student Teaching) | February 1 of same year |
| Winter (January Student Teaching) | April 1 of previous year | |
| Spring (March or June Student Teaching) | October 1 of previous year | |
| Secondary Education | Fall/Winter | Second week of the first term of classes Or on 2nd meeting of SEC 502 (Methods & Materials for Teaching at the Secondary Level) |
