Course Authorization Forms
Course Preauthorization
To receive enrollment authorization, all potential practicum students must complete the placement form below for the course they wish to enroll in. If you do not meet the course pre-requisites for a non-practicum EDS course, please use the Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) to request enrollment authorization.
Spring 2024 Placement Authorization Request Forms for EDS Practicum Courses
- EDS 38: Explorations in Education (see note below)
- EDS 39: Explorations in Secondary STEM Education
- EDS 128B & 139: Introduction to Teaching and Learning (Elementary)
- EDS 130 & 139: Introduction to Academic Mentoring of Elementary School Students
- EDS 133 & 139: Counsel, Mentor, Advise
- EDS 136 & 139: Middle & High School Tutoring
- EDS 145 & 139: Arts Across the Curriculum
- EDS 139 for Continuing PAL Students (previous PAL course completion required)
Important for EDS 38: Students interested in EDS 38 course should also begin the Preuss Volunteer Application as soon as possible. We recommend completing the process even before enrolling since it can take up to 1 month to complete. If you have any questions about the process please contact preussvolunteer@ucsd.edu.
Summer 2024 Placement Authorization Request Forms for EDS Practicum Courses
How to Register for an EDS Practicum Course
Since EDS practicum courses place UC San Diego students in the community, extra information is required
- You will need to fill out a placement form (links for each course are listed above) to receive authorization to register for any of the following courses: EDS 39, 128A/B, 129A/B/C, 130, 131, 133, 135, 136, 137, 139, 140, 141, 145, and 146
- All new PAL (EDS courses listed as 130 and higher) practicum students are also required to complete the mandatory Background Check Form. PAL Students are Category C volunteers and do not need to submit fingerprints or Livescan documentation. Completed forms should be emailed to Sheila Keegan (skeegan@ucsd.edu).
- Students who have previously taken EDS practicum courses and did not receive passing grades will NOT be provided placements.
- Authorization to enroll will be provided within 1-2 business days
- After you are authorized, you will receive a confirmation email prompting you to login to WebReg and register for the course
- In addition, all practicum courses except EDS 39 and EDS 135 require a 2-credit co-requisite course, EDS 139
- You must register for the EDS 139 section that has the same instructor as your practicum course
- A TB Test is required for all in-person practicum work. Test results need to be brought to class on the first day.
- This test can be completed at the Student Health Center
