SEC-MAT-Handbook 2025-2026

4 / Secondary Education MAT Handbook Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools and Coursework ...........17 Paid Student Teaching Qualifications and Requirements ............................. 18 Policy Regarding Extra Coursework During Clinical Experiences ................. 18 Policy Regarding Physical Fitness ................................................................. 18 Policy Regarding Grades of ā€œCā€ or Lower in Practicum Courses.................... 19 Policy Regarding Grades of ā€œCā€ or Lower in Methods Courses....................... 19 Re-Entry and Re-Admission Policy ................................................................ 19 Exception to MAT Policies .............................................................................20 NCE Academic Policy Committee......................................................................20 Diplomas and Graduation................................................................................... 21 Concerns with Your MAT Program?................................................................... 21 Course of Study.....................................................................................................22 Descriptions of Courses Required for Licensure ..............................................23 Preparing for Your SEC Field Experiences............................................................26 Pre-Clinical Experiences ................................................................................... 27 Pre-Student Teaching Experience Hours ...................................................... 27 Competency Appraisals ....................................................................................28 Student Teaching Prerequisites........................................................................28 Student Teaching Field Experience ..................................................................29 SEC 590 Important information .....................................................................30 Substitute Teaching During SEC 590 .............................................................30 Attendance Policy during SEC 590 ................................................................30 Student Teaching Seminar Course: SEC 590................................................. 31 Evaluating Student Teaching Performance................................................... 31 Guidelines for Submitting a Field Placement Application .................................32 Licensure ..............................................................................................................32 Application for Licensure..................................................................................32 The Application .............................................................................................. 32 Illinois Licensure Tests......................................................................................33

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