Professional Studies in Education - CSU, Chico
Education Specialist Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe Disabilities Internships
With Optional, Specialized Preparation for Teachers of Early Childhood Special Education
- Program Purpose
- Benifits to Intern
- School Districs Committment
- Benifits to School District
- Application Eligibility
- Program Classes
- Additional Information
- Participating School Districts
Program Purpose
The purpose of the CSU, Chico special education internship is to improve the quality of rural special education services to pupils and their families. The program is a partnership of Northeastern California public schools, federal and state governments, and the University.
Benefits to Intern
- Opportunity to serve exceptional children
- Education Specialist Credentials–Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Disabilities–earned while you teach special education
- Ongoing supervision and assistance from support providers and faculty
- 10 release days per year provided by your employer for course attendance
- 15 units apply to Master's Degree in Education
School Districts Commitment
Provide 10 release days annually for classes and intensive support and supervision.
Benefits to School District
- Ability to attract top candidates, particularly talented general education teachers
- Pre-qualification of potential applicants
- Participation in teacher preparation and development
Application Eligibility
- Documented success in teaching. Preference to currently employed, successful general education teachers, paraprofessionals, members of traditionally under-represented groups
- CBEST
- Valid basic California credential, OR, if no basic credential, BA or BS with verification of subject matter competency, substantial experience in classrooms, U.S. Constitution requirement
- 2.75 GPA last 60 semester units or 2.67 GPA overall
- Employed by participating school district at least half time or pursuing a special education teaching position
Program Classes
The Internship program is typically a two-year program of online classes with some on-campus meetings. Competencies for resource specialists are included in this program. You have a maximum of five years to complete the Professional Level II Education Specialist credential after you receive the Preliminary Level I credential and you must enter the BTSA Program immediately upon gaining employment under your Preliminary Level I Credential.
Competencies for resource specialists are included in this program. If you are interested in adding an early childhood certificate to your specialist credential, please seek individual advisement regarding the schedule. RICA examination may be required if this is your first credential. You have a maximum of five years and a minimum of two years to complete the Professional Level II Education Specialist credential after you receive the Preliminary Level I credential.
Pre-service Hours
40 hours English Learner modules
120 hours of University Coursework and/or Online Modules and/or Teaching Experience
Fall (semester 1)
SPED 343 Overview of Special Education (3 units) WEB/Horizon Live
SPED 569 Field Experience in Gen. and Sp. Educ. (3 units) WEB with on campus meetings
SPED 590 Interns' orientation (2 units) on campus
SPED 535 Mentored Support/Induction (3 units) (University supervision and mentor support in intern's classroom)
Spring (semester 2)
SPED 561 C & I for Inclusive Settings (3 units) WEB
SPED 520 Testing and Assessment in Special Education (3 units) WEB with on campus meetings
SPED 671 Computer Technology in Special Education (2 units) WEB
EDTE 672 Reading and Language Arts/RICA Prep. (1 unit) WEB with on campus meetings
RICA (if required)
SPED 535 Mentored Support/Induction (3 units) (University supervision online)
Fall (semester 3)
SPED 692 Classroom Management (3 units) WEB with on campus meetings
SPED 560 Methods for Teaching Math: Gen. & Spec. Educ (2 units) WEB
BLMC 518 The Language and Communication Skills of English Learners (3 units) WEB
SPED 535 Mentored Support/Induction (3 units) (University supervision online)
Spring (semester 4)
SPED 567 Supervised Teaching: Mild/Moderate (8 units) (University supervision in intern's classroom)
SPED 532 Supervised Teaching Moderate/Severe (8 units) (University supervision in intern’s classroom)
SPED 672 Curriculum Development and Adaptation for Mild/Moderate (3 units). WEB with on campus meetings
SPED 637 Curriculum Development and Adaptation for Moderate/Severe (3 units) WEB with on campus meetings
SPED 673 Laws and Regulations in Special Education (1 units) WEB/Horizon Live
RDGL 664 Seminar in Classroom Reading Diagnosis and Remediation (3 units) WEB
SPED 691 Collaboration in Education (3 units) WEB with on campus meetings
May be taken during summer or semesters:
PSYC 355 Survey of Child & Adolescent Psychology (3 units)
HCSV 450 or 451 Health Education for Elementary or Secondary School Teachers (3 units)
Additional Information
Denise Dion, MPA
Internship Advisor
530-898-5575
Tehama 403
If you are interested...
The following districts and counties are partners in this program. There may or may not be openings this year. You may write them to inquire. If you are interested in receiving an application to the CSU, Chico special education internship program and would like to request an on–campus interview for program prequalification, please call the internship advisor at 530-898-5575 or send an e-mail to ddion@csuchico.edu. Both the district and CSU, Chico special education program must accept you.
If you are an administrator interested in establishing an internship, contact Denise Dion, intern advisor, at 530-898-5575 to coordinate requests.
Participating School Districts
For an updated list, contact Denise Dion.
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Supported By
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Special Education
and Rehabilitative Services
Division of Personnel Preparation, California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Public schools of Northeastern California
Partnership for Special Education,
and California State University, Chico
College of Communication and Education,
School
of Education
Department of Professional Studies in Education
