Preliminary California Teaching Intern Programs
Preliminary teaching intern program options are available for the Elementary, Secondary and Education SpecialistTeacher Preparation Programs. These programs are available for eligible graduate students who are able to secure an intern position in a public school district. Additional program application requirements include passing scores on all required CEST examinations, CTEL exam passage or EL authorization via previously earned credential, verification of satisfaction of the U.S. Constitution requirement, a Certificate of Clearance, completion of 120 hours of Preservice work as specified by the MSMU Intern Program, and an offer of employment in a public school classroom appropriate for the credential program. The coursework for the intern programs is identical to the coursework described above for the preliminary credential programs with the addition of intern seminars and classroom supervision to support interns throughout their credential program. Interns may participate in a two- or one-year program. Two-year interns assume teaching responsibilities as soon as they have completed the required pre-service courses that provide them with basic instructional skills and knowledge. One-year interns complete one year of coursework including the required pre-service courses prior to obtaining an intern teaching position.
Pre-Service Coursework
Elementary Program
EDU 250 | Elementary Instruction: Theory and Practice | 3 |
EDU 207 | Teaching English Learners | 1.5 |
EDU 208A | Intro to Exceptional Learners | 1.5 |
EDU 252 | Diversity and Schools | 1.5 |
Secondary Program
EDU 266 | Principles of Secondary Education and Content Area Modules | 4 |
EDU 207 | Teaching English Learners | 1.5 |
EDU 208A | Intro to Exceptional Learners | 1.5 |
EDU 252 | Diversity and Schools | 1.5 |
Education Specialist: Mild/Moderate
EDU 207 | Teaching English Learners | 1.5 |
EDU 208A | Intro to Exceptional Learners | 1.5 |
EDU 252 | Diversity and Schools | 1.5 |
EDU 250 | Elementary Instruction: Theory and Practice | 3 |
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EDU 266 | Principles of Secondary Education and Content Area Modules | 4 |
Intern Seminars
Interns must register for the
EDU 318 Intern Support Seminar (1 unit), EDU 318EL, and Supervised Teaching as soon as they become qualified to be an intern, regardless of what point in the semester it occurs. Registration in
EDU 318, 318EL, and Supervised Teaching must occur for each subsequent semester they are an intern. (A candidate who earns an EL Authorization before becoming an intern does not need to register for EDU 318EL.)