Clinical experiences are an important and integral part of the Teacher Education Programs at Faulkner University. Clinical hours are to be completed in each course in the Professional Studies program and in the Practicum in Education courses (ED 2097, 2098, 3097, 3098, 4097, 4098). Students must obtain 140 hours of clinical observation before admission into the Teacher Education Programs. Following admission into the Teacher Education Program and prior to admission to the Internship, the candidate must complete 300 hours of clinical observation. The practicum courses will provide opportunities for candidates to develop the skills essential for classroom teachers. Clinical experiences during these courses will include instruction, tutoring, or conducting workshops for P-12 pupils. All clinical experiences are designed to be community-based and service-oriented. Our goal is to promote skills development of teacher education candidates.