Program Requirements
Students enrolled in the following courses: ED 170, ED 270, ED295, ED 330, ED 374, ED 378, ED 379 and several methods courses are required to complete a field experience. These experiences are integral components to the St. Olaf College Teacher Education Program and provide an opportunity to apply educational theory to real-world settings. Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 hours of field experience, 60 hours of which must be in a diverse setting.
- Field Experience Handbook. This handbook outlines the field experience expectations for students and host teachers.
- Northfield Background Check Form This background check form goes directly to the Northfield School District and must be submitted before assisting in a school.
- Confirming Your Placement via Google form so that it is entered into SLL.
- Field Experience Program Calendar Fall 2025
- You will be asked to enter your hours in SLL, after you receive training, to document your field experience.
- Field Experience Student Information Form. This form should be completed electronically and given to your host teacher at the start of each field experience.
- Ed 379 January Term Student Information Form
- Archives
Revised September 2025