4 credit(s) EDUC 551 - EDUC 552 is the course for MAT Adolescent Education residents seeking their initial/professional certification in a particular field (ex. chemistry, French…). The 8-credit internship/residency begins after the resident completes the New York State required Field Practicum, EDUC 501. The intern/resident will first observe and co-teach with their mentor at the beginning of the school year. During the Fall semester the intern/resident will be expected to assume responsibility for two classes. This will continue into the Spring semester. Note, it is the MAT program expectation that interns/residents continue in their placements until the end of the academic year in June. Interns/Residents are placed in the Spring prior to the start of the internship/residency. Each intern/resident works individually with the Director of Clinical Education to determine the best-fit placement based on career goals, location, grade range, and other specific needs. Once a placement has been determined, candidates interview with the prospective mentor and are accepted into the placement. In late spring, the resident, mentor, supervisor, and designated host school administrator sign an MOU formally accepting the candidate as a resident in the next year. Candidates will be evaluated using the Residency Preservice Assessment, or RPA. Informal evaluations will be conducted a minimum of twice a month throughout the year. Formal evaluations leading to a letter grade will take place at the end of each semester in December and May. Successful MAT residents will be recommended for NYS certification at the completion of EDUC 552 provided that they have met all other program requirements. Restriction: EDUC 551/552 is open only to students matriculated in the Master of Arts in Teaching program (or by instructor consent).