Teacher Intern Credential Programs
What are the entry requirements for Internship Programs?
- Baccalaureate Degree (from a regionally accredited college or university)
- Character Identification (finger print clearance)
- Basic Educational Skills (CBEST) passage
- Subject Matter Competence (by approved program or exam)
- U.S. Constitution (by exam or coursework)
- Offer of employment as a teacher of record
What are the program elements of an intern program?
An internship is a fully paid position in a public school. The intern
serves as teacher of record while simultaneously participating in
a teacher preparation program. Internship programs may be one or
two years long, depending on the intensity of the coursework offerings.
These programs must meet the same or higher procedural and performance
standards as other teacher preparation programs. Once a candidate
has met the entry requirements, candidates enter a program's pre-service
program, the preparation segment prior to becoming teacher of record.
This usually occurs over a four to six week period in the summer
prior to employment. Once employment has begun, interns continue
to take coursework. These courses usually occur one or two evenings
a week and are often taught in a seminar format with a cohort of
interns simultaneously completing the requirements. Interns receive
support from other certificated teachers in the schools where they
are employed as well as additional support and supervision from
the preparation program staff. Throughout the program, interns complete
performance assessment tasks to demonstrate their competency. Upon
successful completion of all coursework and performance assessments,
the intern is recommended for a preliminary credential and becomes
part of a teacher induction program for advanced preparation leading
to a professional clear credential.
What types of intern programs are available?
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing issues three
types of Internship Credentials: the University Internship; the
District Internship and the Individualized Internship. All three
have the same entry requirements. Teaching internships are available
for Multiple Subject, Single Subject and Education Specialist placements.
(Internships are also available for other specialist and services
credentials.)
For more info:
The California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing has more information about
Intern credentials and the universities and districts that offer
them.
