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Intern Program Overview
Intern Qualifications
Support Providers
North Coast Beginning Teacher Program
INTERN PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
Becoming an Intern
To be an intern, one must meet the following conditions PRIOR to the university’s issuance of an Intern Credential:
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Must be accepted into the university
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Must be accepted into (or eligible for) a university Intern program
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Has met the 120 hour pre-service requirement as approved by the university
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Has passed CBEST (or the basic skills requirement)
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Has met subject matter competency (through course work waiver or CSET exam)
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Has met the US Constitution requirement
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Has an offer of employment for at least .5 FTE
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Is enrolled in a state funded Intern Program (North Coast Beginning Teacher Program)
*Effective July 1, 2008, California universities will no longer be able to issue an Intern Credential unless the potential intern has met an additional requirement. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing took action to “require multiple subject, single subject and education specialist interns to complete 120 clock hours (or the semester and quarter unit equivalent) of initial teacher preparation” prior to the issuance of an Internship Credential. Each university’s initial preparation pre-service requirement must be approved by CTC and will include the following:
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Classroom Management and planning
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Developmentally appropriate teaching practices
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Pedagogy related to the subject/grade level being taught
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Teaching English Learners
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Communication skills including reading
Once it has been determined that all requirements have been met, the University Credential Analyst submits the credential application to CCTC and notifies the NCBTP that the credential has been filed. An Intern Credential can only be issued through the university credentialing office. If the potential intern currently has a teaching permit issued through the county office (Sub Permit, Short Term Staff Permit or Provisional Intern Permit), in order to be considered an “intern” he/she is required to file for an Intern Credential regardless of the expiration date of the permit.
If the potential intern has NOT met the pre-service preparation requirement or the U.S. Constitution requirement, it may be necessary to issue a Short Term Staff Permit (STSP). If the potential intern has not met Subject Matter Competency, it may be necessary to issue a Provisional Intern Permit (PIP).
As a reminder, Intern Credentials are only valid if the Intern is continuously enrolled in the University program. Additionally, the Intern Credential is restricted by subject authorization and by place of employment. If an intern changes schools, his/her district must work with the University to change the employment restriction.
Intern credentials are generally valid for two years. Depending on individual circumstances, there are occasions when a third year extension is authorized on an appeal basis.
