Curriculum

Intersession

Education 504. Professional Preparation

During intersession students take required, noncredit workshop sequences designed to develop teaching practices and communication skills, including public speaking. Other intersession workshops focus on preparing MAT students for the professional job market. Advisers work with students on résumé preparation, interview skills, and strategies for locating openings in upstate and New York City schools. At the conclusion of the series of workshops, students are prepared to begin searching and applying for teaching positions as they become available. Required non-credit required course.