Field Experiences in Education
Field Experience and Clinical Practice
Education students at UNC Asheville engage in immersive field experiences and clinical practice to translate educational theory into effective classroom instruction. Beginning early in the program and continuing through student teaching, candidates work alongside experienced educators in diverse classroom environments, including through partnerships such as AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), applying instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and inclusive teaching practices in real time. Guided by close faculty mentorship and strong school partnerships, students graduate prepared to step confidently into their own classrooms.
College grads have completed at least one internship
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Employers prefer to hire candidates with relevant work experience
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Interns receive full-time offers
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The lovely thing about getting teaching licensure at this school is that you get to major in whatever you want and still get the licensure on top.
The Impact of AVID
Joining the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) community is one of the many experiential opportunities available to UNC Asheville Education licensure students. As AVID Tutors, students work directly with learners in Asheville City Schools, gaining hands-on experience with a proven methodology that has had a transformative impact on students and their families. Now international in scope, AVID has been part of Asheville City Schools since 1997, with UNC Asheville serving as a partner since 1999. AVID students have gone on to attend esteemed colleges and universities across the country — many earning scholarships — demonstrating the program’s lasting impact on college access and student success.
Asheville City Schools Celebrates 20 Years of AVID
From touring college campuses to partnering with UNC Asheville student tutors, AVID empowers our students to thrive both today and tomorrow.
Helping Kids Make the Transition
UNC Asheville Students Use Virtual Tools to Provide Real Help for Asheville High, SILSA and Asheville Middle School AVID Students.
Clinical Experiences
Clinical Experiences
From your first education course through a full year of student teaching, you’ll work in real classrooms alongside experienced mentor teachers. Learn how UNC Asheville places candidates in partner school districts, what the Professional Year looks like, and how you’ll be supported and evaluated along the way.
AVID
AVID
Advancement Via Individual Determination
Each year, about 80 UNC Asheville students work as AVID tutors in Asheville City Schools, supporting students in grades 6-12 on the path to college. Learn about the program, the impact it has had since 1999, and how you can become a tutor.
AVID has helped give first-hand, real experience working with students in the classroom. As a person who was unsure about my career, this really helped me realize that I love working with students, and want to do this for a long time.
Ready for what's next?
Study what you love and achieve North Carolina teacher licensure to shape the education field. Engage and connect with the community on campus and across the local area. Find funding opportunities that make your education degree more affordable. It all begins in Asheville.