Designed to give students an opportunity to be immersed in their first field experience and is required of all students seeking elementary education licensure. Additionally, weekly focused reading and discussion will include teaching as a profession, foundations in the history of education, as well as current issues and trends in public and Seventh-day Adventist education. Students will be supported in becoming disciples of Christ, disciple makers, and change agents-roles that are held as central within the core tenants of the Teacher Education Program. Students will be required to show evidence of passing a TN Bureau of Investigation background check prior to participating in field experiences.