The Internship Pathway is an alternative pathway to earning a California Teaching Credential that links a professional teacher preparation program with employment as a beginning teacher. Qualified individuals are authorized to teach through a California Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, or Single Subject Intern Credential, valid for two years.
Through a partnership between the school district and the School of Education, interns complete a state-approved, CSU, Chico professional education program. Potential interns must first submit an application to a credential program.
Candidates without previous classroom experience may not be eligible for an internship in their first semester in the credential program. Previous classroom experience is defined as additional, content-specific experience outside of the 45-hour, pre-program service requirement. Internships will be approved on a case by case basis in consultation with School of Education faculty and staff.
Education Specialist Program Coordinator
Dr. John Mouanoutoua
jmouanoutoua@csuchico.edu
530-898-5575
Multiple Subject Program Coordinator
Claudia Bertolone-Smith
cmbertolone-smith@csuchico.edu
530-898-6157
Single Subject Program Coordinator
Dr. Michael Gulbransen
mgulbransen@csuchico.edu
530-898-6421
Benefits for the Credential Student
- The Internship Program allows candidates to find appropriate paid teaching positions and combine supervised teaching and completion of the teacher preparation courses with employment in a school district.
- The University Intern Credential authorizes up to two years of classroom teaching.
Benefits for the school district
- The University provides supervision and support for intern teachers and collaborates with school districts to form intern support teams that greatly enhance opportunities for teacher success.
- Hiring interns can allow school districts to fill positions when credentialed teachers are not available. Interns hold temporary two-year credentials, not emergency permits, and have met subject matter competence requirements.
Required Documents/Forms
- Exhibit A - Letter of Intent to Hire (PDF)
- Exhibit B - Local Support Teacher Information Form (PDF)
- Exhibit C - Requirement Checklist (PDF)
- Internship Credential Process and Request for Recommendation (PDF)
- Internship Agreement Form (PDF)
Resources
Search for teaching vacancies on the EdJoin website(opens in new window).
Information from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing regarding University Intern Credentials can be found at University Intern Teaching Credentials(opens in new window) and at California Alternative Route to Certification (Intern Programs)(opens in new window).
Ineligible for an University Intern Credential? You may qualify for an Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit(opens in new window) (for college graduates), Emergency Substitute Teaching Permit for Prospective Teachers(opens in new window) (for undergraduates), or other types of permit available at the discretion of school districts and county offices of education. Some permits offer the opportunity for full-time teaching for up to one year, provided that certain preconditions are satisfied. Contact the school district or county office of education of your choice for more information.
Advising: Please email Amanda Taylor for more information regarding internships.