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Internship Areas

During your fifth year in the Elementary Teacher Preparation Program at Michigan State University you intern and practice teach in a school. While internships are determined and arranged by the Elementary Teacher Preparation Program, you are able to indicate a preference as to the geographical location in which you would like to intern. The Elementary Teacher Preparation Program offers a diverse array of internship possibilities.

These internship possibilities include opportunities to work in either urban, sub-urban, or rural schools. Such opportunities will enrich your teaching and will be an essential part of your early professional experience. We have a variety of dynamic elementary schools which are affiliated with our Internship Program. In addition, you will have the advantage of working and learning side by side with an experienced classroom teacher and a field instructor, both of whom will help to guide you in your internship program. See below for more details.

Example Internship Area Map

These locations are for illustrative purposes only. Internship locations vary, and are determined by the Elementary Teacher Preparation Program Coordinator based on available resources.

Lansing Internships

The Lansing Area internships include the local surrounding area school districts like East Lansing, Holt, Lansing, Okemos, and extends south to Jackson. The area also includes Grand Rapids, Holland, and Muskegon. See or email the Elementary Teacher Preparation Program coordinator in 116 Erickson or laet@msu.edu for more details about Lansing Area internships.

Detroit Internships

The Detroit Area internships include school districts surrounding and close to Detroit. These internships include districts like Detroit, Cadillac, and Flint. See or email the Elementary Teacher Preparation Program coordinator in 116 Erickson or daet@msu.edu for more details about Detroit Area internships

Chicago Internships

The Elementary Teacher Preparation Program also has internship opportunities in Chicago. The Chicago Area intent to apply letter provides more details about the program. See or email Dr. Randi Stanulis, 306 Erickson Hall, randis@msu.edu for more information about Chicago Area Internships.

Global Internships

The College of Education could also help to arrange for an international internship. Our students have taught at schools in places such as Beijing, Dubai, and South Africa. See the Global Educators Cohort Program for more information or email globaled@msu.edu.