Early Field Experiences

Early field-based experiences are a crucial step in preparing students for entry into the teaching profession. If you enroll in a course that requires in-person field-based experience, you must complete the following before the second Friday of the semester:

1. Complete a background check
2. Submit your field experience application

Have questions or need help? 

Katy Eshelman
940-898-2272
keshelman@twu.edu 

TWU Courses Requiring Field Experience Hours

NOTE: Because courses and requirements may be adjusted, always verify field-based hour requirements by checking the course description in the official TWU undergraduate or graduate catalog, course syllabus, and course instructor.

Undergraduate Initial Certification

• ECE 4203
• ECE 4213
• EDSP 4253
• EDSP 4263
• EDUC 3003
• EDUC 4113
• EDUC 4243
• EDUC 4553
• READ 4223

Graduate Initial Certification

(MAT/Post-Baccalaureate Certification Only/M.Ed. Early Childhood Education)

• EDUC 5113
• EDUC 5123
• EDUC 5133
• EDUC 5143
• ECE 5123
• ECE 5263
• ECE 5433

Page last updated 6:08 PM, August 4, 2026