School of Education

The Early Completion Intern Option (ECO)

The ECO is intended to provide approved interns an opportunity to challenge the coursework portion of a Multiple or Single Subject Intern Program (this is not available to Education Specialist Interns at this time). To qualify for the ECO, you must have obtained employment and have the prerequisite skills and knowledge to be a successful full-time teacher. You will demonstrate your pedagogical skills through a performance assessment while in a Commission-approved internship program. More information from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing regarding ECO.

Steps for Early Completion Intern Option (ECO):

STEP 1

Obtain Internship approval by meeting all of the requirements listed here: https://www.csuchico.edu/soe/internship-information/index.shtml 

STEP 2

Meet with the Pathway Coordinator to discuss the option and receive approval. Once approval is received from the Program Coordinator, the Credential Analyst will draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and all parties will sign the agreement.

STEP 3

Pass the Assessment of Professional Knowledge (APK) in the first semester of the program, declaring the option. To complete the ECO option, you must meet the deadline for obtaining passing results on the APK. 

Fall semester deadline: September 15

Spring semester deadline: February 15 

This requirement is specified in Education Code section 44468. The National Evaluation Series (NES) is the agency that provides the APK Assessments https://www.nestest.com/.

You will choose the appropriate assessment under the “Find Your Test” tab:

  • Multiple Subject Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary (051)
  • Single Subject Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Secondary (052)

 STEP 4

Complete a foundational computer technology course. At Chico State, the courses are EDCI 675 (offered in fall only) OR SPED 664 (offered in spring only). The candidate is responsible for signing up for this course, and it must be completed within the academic year to be eligible for the ECO.

STEP 5

Enroll in coursework during your enrollment appointment or during open enrollment.

Multiple Subject Intern Course Sequence (PDF)*

Single Subject Intern Course Sequence (PDF)*

*The Internship Course Sequences are block courses and no changes to class schedules can be made if opting for the ECO.

All additional courses must be completed within the first academic year of enrolling in the Intern ECO route. If you need to verify you meet these requirements, email credentials@csuchico.edu.

STEP 6

Pass theTeaching Performance Assessment (TPA) necessary to satisfy the fieldwork component required for the teacher intern program. Candidates must remain enrolled in program coursework, participate in the supervised clinical practice placement, and pass the TPA. The TPA must be completed within the first academic year of enrolling in the intern ECO route. If a candidate does not pass any section of the TPA on the first attempt, they are no longer eligible to participate in the ECO program and must complete the full teacher preparation program.

Pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) (Multiple Subject candidates only). The RICA must be passed within the first academic year of enrolling in the Intern ECO.

Successful completion of the above requirements for the ECO allows a candidate to waive the remaining program coursework and program fieldwork. This allows the candidates to complete the internship credential program in two semesters.

Email credentials@csuchico.edu if you are interested in pursuing the ECO.

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