Become a Preceptor & Earn 3 Credits!
Want to gain leadership experience, build communication skills, and earn 3 credits towards your GPA? Becoming a preceptor is easy! Enroll in one of the two teaching teams workshops:
- PTYS 297A is a 10-week workshop designed to help preceptors develop professional skills while assisting professors in a course of their choice.
- PTYS 397A is an 8-week workshop designed to prepare preceptors with virtual/digital professional skills while assisting professors in a course of their choice.
PTYS 297A is typically recommended for first-time preceptors, while PTYS 397A is typically recommended for returning preceptors. However, you can choose the course which best fits your individual learning needs!
Not a Preceptor? You Can Still Enroll!Want to boost your resume and professional skills without precepting? You can still take PTYS 297A: Professional Development and complete an experiential learning project in line with your area of study. All undergraduates are welcomed and encouraged to enrol! |
How Are PTYS 297A & PTYS 397A Graded?
✔ 33.3% – Completion of preceptor duties OR a professional development project (if not precepting).
✔ 66.7% – Participation in the Leadership & Professional Development Workshop.
What Do Preceptors Do?
As a preceptor, you can:
✅ Facilitate class activities & discussions
✅ Assist students with questions & coursework
✅ Provide feedback & support to professors
✅ Help create course content & resources
✅ And more! Preceptors agree on roles & responsibilities with their professor for the semester.
Why Take PTYS 297A or PTYS 397A?
✔ 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 or PTYS 397A alongside your preceptorship.
- Not a preceptor? You can still enroll! Instead of precepting, you’ll work on an experiential professional development project tailored to your area of study and career goals.
Precepting for an Online Class?
You can still precept remotely. Potential responsibilities include:
💻 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 Get professor approval – Ask a professor to host your preceptorship. Remember, a preceptor is just like an undergraduate TA. If they’re unfamiliar with preceptors, direct them to this site so they can consider how to best implement your role as a peer learning assistant. Also, consider electives, general education courses, and major/minor courses!
2️⃣ Complete the Preceptor Contract – You’ll fill this out with your professor to clarify your role and expectations. This contract serves as an extension of the PTYS 297A and PTYS 397A syllabi.
3️⃣ Enroll in PTYS 297A or PTYS 397A through UAccess.
4️⃣ Start your preceptorship & workshop – PTYS 297A begins the 4th week of the semester. PTYS 397A begins the 5th week of the semester. Late starts allow you to settle into your preceptorship the first several weeks of the semester.
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