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 emp
