Office of Clinical Experiences

College of Education and Learning Design

Our Mission, Your Experience

The Office of Clinical Experiences (OCE) prepares education students for their future careers by securing high-quality student teaching and field experience placements. From orientation to completion, our mission is to provide support as students navigate their first experience putting coursework into action. With strong connections to over 100 Minnesota schools, our students get the hands-on experience they need to meet licensure standards and step confidently into their roles as educators.

100

Memorandums of Agreement with schools across the state of Minnesota.

850

Teacher candidates who find clinical experiences through the OCE per semester.

1,000+

Field experiences and student teaching placements made by the OCE each semester.

Licensure Areas at St. Cloud State University

The Office of Clinical Experiences coordinates field experience opportunities that meet the needs of our school partners, as well as the requirements of your licensure. At all degree levels, our office provides support for the following areas of focus.

Undergraduate Programs

Chemistry (Grades 9-12)
Communication Arts and Literature (Grades 5-12)
Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 3)
Early Childhood Special Education - Graduate Level (Birth to Age 6)
Earth and Space Science (Grades 9-12)
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
English as a Second Language (Grades K-12)
General Science (Grades 5-8)
Health and Physical Education - Dual Licensure (Grades 5-12 and K-12, respectively)
Library Media Specialist - Graduate Level (Grades K-12)
Life Sciences (Grades 9-12)
Mathematics (Grades 5-12)
Music: Instrumental (Grades K-12)
Music: Vocal (Grades K-12)
Parent/Family Education - Graduate Level
Physical Education (Grades K-12)
Physics (Grades 9-12)
Social Studies (Grades 5-12)
Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Specialist (K to Age 21)
Technology Education (Grades 5-12)
Visual Arts (Grades K-12)
World Languages & Cultures: Spanish (Grades K-12)

Graduate Programs

Career and Technical Education: Communication Technologies (Grades 7-12)
Career and Technical Education: Construction (Grades 7-12)
Career and Technical Education: Manufacturing (Grades 7-12)
Career and Technical Education: Transportation (Grades 7-12)
Coordinator of Work-Based Learning (Grades 9-12)
Driver and Traffic Safety (Ages 15+)
Early Childhood Special Education (Birth to Age 6)
English as a Second Language (Grades K-12)
Library Media Specialist (Grades K-12)
Middle-Level Math(Grades 5-8) *
Parent/Family Education
Reading (Grades K-12)
Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Specialist (K to Age 21)
Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders (Birth to Age 21)
Special Education: Developmental Disabilities (K to Age 21)
Special Education: Emotional Behavioral Disorders (K to Age 21)
Special Education: Learning Disabilities (K to Age 21)
Technology Education (Grades 5-12)

*Can only be added on to an Elementary Licensure

Coordinate Your Experience with InPlace

Apply

View placements
Submit resumes and personal statements
Apply for field experience
Receive placement and accommodation information
Track eligibility for specific placements

Engage

View current and past placements
Access assessment results and feedback
View school and Cooperating Teacher information
Communicate with OCE staff

Graduate

Record clinical experience hours
Track test requirements
Monitor demonstration of scope
Track requirements for MN licensure

Navigating your field experience and licensure requirements can be complicated. Our online portal, InPlace, helps education students coordinate and manage their field experience, creating a seamless transition from student to teacher candidate.

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