Frequently Asked Questions - Intern Program
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): CSUN Multiple Subject University
Internship Credential Program
1. How is the Intern Program different from the regular/traditional credential
program?
2. When do I apply to the program?
3. What are the qualifications and how do I apply?
4. What is a C-19 letter and how do I get one?
5. What is the advantage of an intern credential?
6. May I transfer to the Intern Program if I have already done coursework
in the regular credential program?
7. Does the MS Intern Program have a program for people seeking
a BCLAD credential?
8. How do I know which courses to take?
9. What if I make changes in the order of coursework on my advisement
plan?
10. When and how do I do student teaching?
11. When do I apply for student/intern teaching?
12. What kind of a credential do I get when I complete the program?
13. What is observed during student/intern teaching?
1. How is the Intern Program different from
the regular/traditional credential program?
An intern receives support from a university supervisor, and a support
provider at their school site. The principal at the school site selects
the support provider who will be working with each intern. The university
selects the University Supervisor. Additional help is given in the form
of advisement, and in seminars that are held during each semester of
student (intern) teaching. For those students who have not been in a
Pre-intern program, support is offered new interns at the beginning of
the school year, by university mentors assigned to work with Interns
through our S.O.S. (Survival Outreach Support) program. Interns receive
stipends each semester upon verification of the successful completion
of coursework,
and in addition, RICA workshops are offered each semester.
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2. When do
I apply to the program?
As soon as you receive a full-time assignment with a public school district
with whom we are affiliated, and have verification of subject matter
competency (MSAT/CSET/Liberal Studies waiver) you can request an appointment
for applying to the program. We accept applicants throughout the summer,
and the school year.
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3. What are the qualifications and how do I apply?
You must be teaching full-time in a multiple subject classroom in a public
school that has an agreement with our program. Additionally, you must
have passed a subject matter competency examination (MSAT or CSET) or
have a liberal studies waiver that has been cleared through our Credential
Program. If both of these conditions have been met, contact our Administrative
Assistant, at 818/677-2621, for an appointment with the Intern Coordinator
to begin the application process. Bring with you copies of the following:
MSAT or CSET results or a copy of your liberal studies waiver; CBEST
(full report); and if you are in the Credential Program at CSUN, a copy
of your program evaluation. If you are not currently in the Credential
Program, bring in our Multiple Subject Intern Credential Program Application
with all the items listed on the application. Our office will submit
two applications to the Credential Preparation Office for you: one
for
the Credential
Program, and one for the MS Intern Credential. After you are accepted
in the Credential Program you can apply to Admissions and Records for
acceptance into the Post baccalaureate program.
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4. What is a C-19 letter and how do I get one?
A C-19 letter is issued by the Credential Preparation Office stating
that you qualify for a Multiple Subject Intern Credential, which will
be issued shortly. . The C-19 letter will replace any emergency permit,
or Pre-Intern Certificate under which you are currently working.
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5. What is the advantage of an intern credential?
An intern credential verifies that you have subject matter competency.
An intern credential is good for two years, during which all coursework
towards the Preliminary Credential will need to be completed.
In addition, the two years on an intern credential count towards one
year of the two years required to have tenure granted in a public school
district.
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6. May I transfer to the Intern Program if I have already done
coursework in the regular credential program?
Yes, you may. We will apply to have you transferred into the program,
and when the Credential Office evaluates all of your coursework we will
develop an Individual
Advisement Plan for you that will list all the courses you will need to take
to complete the program. Some additional coursework may be required.
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7. Does the MS Intern Program have a program for people seeking a BCLAD credential?
Yes. People currently working towards a BCLAD credential may enter our
program. In addition to the new design (SB 2042), we accept applicants
seeking a BCLAD
credential in our ‘old design.’
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8. How do I know which courses to
take?
You will develop an Individual Advisement Plan upon acceptance into the program.
Each semester you will receive a letter from the Intern Coordinator which lists
courses and ticket numbers that you will need in order to register
for the
courses
listed
on your
Individual Advisement
Plan.
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9. What if I make changes in the order of coursework on my advisement
plan?
You need to call our office, 818/677-2573, and inform the Intern Coordinator
of any changes in your Individual Advisement Plan. (See FAQ’s
#13.)
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10. When and how do I do student teaching?
You will student teach in your own classroom. Your assigned Support Provider
and University Supervisor will observe you throughout the semester of student
teaching. They will complete a document that evaluates your progress, which
they will submit at the end of the student teaching semester. Student teaching
begins halfway through the semester in which you are enrolled to take this
course. During each semester of student/intern teaching you will be
taking a seminar in which you will be developing a Professional Portfolio
(See Professional Portfolio) that will be used
to provide your Support Provider and University Supervisor with more information
about your work in the classroom.
Student teaching occurs throughout the program, but before the final semester
of student teaching you must receive a clearance from the Credential Preparation
Office in order to qualify (see FAQ’s #11). The application
for the final semester of student teaching is distributed to all interns
through
the Intern
Office.
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11. When do I apply for student/intern teaching?
You apply for student teaching in the last semester before you graduate.
Even though student teaching is done throughout the program, you need only
fill
out the application and submit it to the Credential Preparation Office prior
to the
last semester of student teaching. You can not begin your final semester
of student teaching without clearance from the Credential Preparation Office.
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12. What kind of a credential do I get when I complete the program?
Upon the successful completion of all the courses listed on your Individual
Advisement Plan, you will be eligible for a Preliminary Credential.
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13. What
is observed
during student/intern teaching?
All coursework that has been completed prior to student teaching, or
is being taken concurrent with student teaching, will be observed. Coursework
not
yet taken will not be observed. Courses should be taken in the order
listed
on
your Individual Advisement Plan so as to assure your eligibility for
student teaching
as well as to maintain the correct linkage to student teaching