BYU EPP Course Deficiency Policy

BYU EPP Course Deficiency Policy

1. Major and Minor Courses: All courses required to complete the major and minor teaching programs must be completed prior to the start of the final clinical experiences. Programs retain the option to select an earlier completion date for these courses. Note that programs may require a specific course ( e.g., seminar or capstone course) along with the final clinical experience.

2. Concurrent Enrollment: Due to the demands of the final clinical experiences and the rigors of the state-mandated pedagogical performance assessment (Praxis Performance Assessment of Teachers- PPAT) candidates are discouraged from taking additional non-program approved coursework while enrolled in the clinical experience. Student teaching remains the priority. Any additional coursework must not conflict with student teaching/internship contract hours and requirements.

3. Subsequent Courses: Student Teaching or the Teaching Internship are expected to be the final capstone experience in a candidate's BYU degree. Candidates are highly encouraged to complete student teaching at the end of the program. Any exception for coursework after student teaching requires program approval. Subsequent coursework must not extend graduation to the next academic year.