Degree in Primary Education (Blended Learning)

• The virtual campus is a teaching and learning environment that lets you study and learn as if you were in a face-to-face class. It is accessible from anywhere with an internet connection.
• As CUCC is administratively linked to the University of Alcalá, students will obtain an official UAH degree.
• Students manage their work and study time. They also participate and interact with their classmates through the platform in activities, seminars and forums.
• Personalised service and tutorials with subject teachers.
• Students can balance their studies with their work and family life.
• Attendance is compulsory for exams and the Practicum subject taken in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years.
• In addition to the online training, students attend two Saturday sessions each month at the CUCC campus. A tutor will monitor your progress throughout the academic year by providing continuous and final assessment, correcting activities, and resolving any doubts.
• Your professors may use face-to-face sessions for assessment activities. If you are unable to attend, you will be given an alternative to complete the activities using other resources.
• Exams (ordinary exam period) are held on Saturdays at the CUCC campus in Alcalá de Henares. 
• Students can complete their Practicum in different autonomous communities, in accordance with the regulations and general internship application procedure of each centre.

• Complete your training with free courses on innovative methodologies, emotional intelligence, robotics, etc. The courses are designed to be combined with your Saturday face-to-face sessions.
• You will be given a Microsoft 365 licence when you enrol for use during your studies. In addition, we offer support so you can get the most out of your Office package.
• Free entrance to lectures and talks on career guidance, human rights, environmental issues, etc., held on Saturdays.
• You can participate in activities involving local schools and families to put your knowledge into practice in real contexts.
• You can also get involved in a variety of social and sports events held at the CUCC campus or in the local area.

Students can take internships in public, private and state-subsidised schools.

The practicum coordinators will guide you through the entire process of choosing an internship at schools in the Community of Madrid and the province of Guadalajara, many of which are bilingual schools.

Students can also apply to take internships in different autonomous communities or countries by contacting the Practicum Coordinators.

The Practicum in our Education Degrees is organised as follows:

The duration of the internship is calculated based on full school days, regardless of the timetable of each school.

Each year, CUCC publishes a list of available internships. Students then apply to schools in order of preference. After the selection deadline, students are assigned internship placements in accordance with the regulations of the autonomous community, UAH, and CUCC.

• Practicum I. This subject is taken in the 2nd year and introduces students to the real school context. The aim is for students to learn how schools and classrooms work by observing and participating in class activities. We refer to this stage as participant observation.
• Practicum II. This subject is taken in the 3rd year. The aim is for students to engage in teaching children and participate in class activities. The students are supervised and guided by a class teacher at all times. We refer to this stage as guided intervention.
• Practicum III. This subject is taken in the 4th year. In this final internship, students have more independence and play an active role in classes with children. They have the chance to apply their expertise and resources in a real class environment. We refer to this stage as autonomous intervention.

In the 3rd and 4th years, you can apply to take your internships abroad (e.g., Ireland, UK, Finland, Canada, Nepal, Australia, etc.)

You can also complete your practicum as part of the Erasmus programme or other international student mobility programmes. If you are interested in doing so, please contact the Practicum and International Relations departments at CUCC.

Each student is assigned two practicum tutors: one from CUCC and another from the internship school. These tutors offer guidance and support to help students develop excellent teaching skills. The school tutor provides support during the internship. Meanwhile, the CUCC tutor holds preparatory and guidance sessions during the internship period:

• Previous training sessions: The aim of the prior training sessions is to facilitate reflection about teaching and to prepare students for their role during the internship.
• Simultaneous training sessions: These sessions are held during the internship period. The aim is to encourage students to reflect on what they have observed in classes and to suggest improvements together with their classmates and tutor.

The CUCC tutor maintains contact with the students throughout the internship, while also monitoring their performance in the internship school and the previous and simultaneous sessions.

Assessment is based on three components:

• External assessment by the school tutor.
• Internal assessment by the CUCC Practicum tutor.
• Self-assessment by the student regarding their performance.

Official Degree Programmes can be accessed by holders of the following qualifications:

• Secondary school certificate (LOMCE) and university entrance exam (EvAU)
• Higher Technician Diploma (FP II).
• Certificate from Foreign Education Systems.
• University degrees.
• Partial university studies.
• Students from previous legislation (LOE, LOGSE, COU, PREU or equivalent) and the PAU university entrance exam.
• People over the age of 25 years.
• People over the age of 40 years (with work experience).
• People over the age of 45 years.