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Academic Program
PLACE Corps members begin their two-year commitment with participation in a summer program retreat designed to support and inspire. Active involvement in the ongoing spiritual and community aspects of the program must be maintained. In addition to specific program requirements, PLACErs must satisfy all contractual obligations to the school to which they are assigned.
PLACE Corps members begin their teaching in the fall, living in community, while taking two cohort classes (generally one night per week) each semester.
PLACE Corps members enroll in courses over a period of two years for the most part as a cohort. If a PLACEr has an academic background which includes prior education courses, the PLACE Corps staff will work with the PLACEr in making appropriate adjustments to his/her respective course of study. Exceptions to the recommended sequence must be approved by both the PLACE Corps director and coordinator. PLACErs may not take any additional courses concurrently.
The sequence of professional coursework will be outlined at the Welcome Orientation Weekend in April. The PLACE Corps academic program is comprehensive and includes all the coursework and field experience required to obtain a preliminary teaching credential and master's degree.