Become a Preceptor & Earn 3 Credits!
Want to gain leadership experience, build communication skills, and earn 3 credits? PTYS 297A is a 10-week workshop designed to help preceptors develop professional skills while assisting professors in a course of their choice.
What Do Preceptors Do?
As a preceptor, you'll:
✅ Facilitate class activities & discussions
✅ Assist students with questions & coursework
✅ Provide feedback & support to professors
✅ Help create course content & resources
Why Take PTYS 297A?
✔ Earn 3 GPA-boosting credits
✔ Develop leadership, public speaking, and teamwork skills
✔ Gain real-world experience for your resume & future career
✔ Receive hands-on mentorship from faculty
Who Can Enroll?
- If you’re a preceptor, you’ll complete PTYS 297A alongside your preceptorship.
- Not a preceptor? You can still enroll! Instead of precepting, you’ll work on a professional development project tailored to your career goals.
Precepting for an Online Class?
You can still precept remotely by:
💻 Hosting online study sessions & office hours
📢 Managing class discussions on Slack, Facebook, or D2L
🎥 Recording mini lectures & assisting with content uploads
📑 Helping with grading (FERPA training required)
How to Get Started
1️⃣ Find a professor willing to sponsor your preceptorship.
2️⃣ Fill out the Teaching Teams contract with your professor.
3️⃣ Enroll in PTYS 297A through UAccess.
💡 Need help? Contact:
📩 Dr. Steve Kortenkamp – kortenka@arizona.edu
📩 Hannah Edwards – hjohnson20@arizona.edu