Student Information

Early Field Experiences

Early Field Experiences (EFE) are designed by the program departments to provide multi-cultural exposure for our teacher candidates in a variety of settings (urban, suburban and rural).  This exposure meets Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and program requirements through specific University courses within a number of education majors. 

Expectations for Early Field Experiences are established, and later evaluated, by the instructor of the course.  Field experiences are coordinated through the Department of Field Services.  

In order to participate in field experiences, all students are required to maintain updated clearances on file in the Department of Field Services per the requirements as outlined on the   Clearances website.   

Don't know if you are taking a course that requires clearances? 

  • Check the 'Deadlines Table' on the Clearances website every time you register for courses! 
    • The 'Deadlines Table' includes a link to the list of courses requiring clearances for the term listed.
  • First Year Students, Special Education Professional Block 1 and Early Childhood Education Professional Block 1 students are also required to obtain the 'National Sex Offender Registry Verification Letter' (NSOR). 

Additional information - including the Placement Policy, Transportation, Formal Entry (formerly APS), Testing, and more - can be found throughout the Field Services website and the FAQ-Field Services.

For more information, visit:  Dept. of Field Services - home

Questions?  contact us at Field.Services@millersville.edu 

 

 

 

Revised:  7/2025