Overview
(13 courses; 57 quarter units)
University Internship credential programs provide opportunities for students to assume the responsibilities of full-time "teachers of record" while completing the credential coursework required for a preliminary credential. Interns are salaried credentialed employees of a school or agency and must have an offer of employment from an approved school district or agency that has or is willing to enter into a partnership agreement with National University. University Internship credential students meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
National University students who are interested in becoming a university intern must complete and show verification of all prerequisite requirements and go through the internship eligibility process to determine suitability for the internship program.
An Internship Credential is valid for two years at the site of hire. As such, a university intern must be continuously enrolled in coursework, maintain an updated account balance, and register their internship status on a yearly basis with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Any changes in employment status while on an internship credential must be communicated to the Credential Advisor.
Internship Credential Prerequisite and Eligibility Requirements
Prerequisites:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Enrollment into a National University single/multiple subject credential program.
- Proof of subject matter competence.
- Proof of passing with a grade "C " or better coursework or an examination covering the U.S. Constitution.
- Provide proof of possession of a CTC document verifying fingerprint clearance.
- A negative result on a tuberculosis (TB) test taken within the last four years.
- Current account balance.
- 3.0 GPA.
- Resume.
- A signed Acknowledgement of Terms and Agreements for an Internship Credential form (CP-1).
- Verification of completion of the 120 clock hours of required pre-service coursework/field experience detailed below:
Eligibility Requirements
In addition to completion of all prerequisites, students are required to verify completion of the following Intern Eligibility forms:
1. Verification of a partnership agreement between National University and the intern's potential employer.
2. District or agency offer of employment for the intern as a full time teacher of record in a setting appropriate for the credential being sought.
3. Faculty verification of intern eligibility determined in an interview with a lead internship faculty member.
Requirements
Internship Program Course Sequence
Pre-Service Coursework and Field Experience Requirements
The CTC mandates that all approved internship programs require a minimum of 120 hours of pre-service coursework (13.5 quarter units) or a combination of coursework and documented field experience/ observation/exposure. The pre-service requirement must be met in advance of beginning an internship and functioning as a "teacher of record."
(Note: 4.5 quarter units are equal to 40 clock hours). (MS= Multiple Subject and SS= Single Subject)
TED 605 The Diverse Classroom (MS/SS)
TED 621A Language Development Methods in Elementary School (MS)
or
TED 623 Language Development Methods for Secondary and Middle Schools (SS)
and
An additional 4.5 quarter unit's coursework or 40 clock hours of field experience/observations. This experience does not waive any coursework in the program.
Internship Specific Course Requirements
An internship credential is required before enrollment into the following three courses. These courses provide initial and ongoing support and training that internship candidates require. TED 629I and TED628I are eight month long courses intended to support the eight month long internship coaching cycle. Students must also attend and participate in school district's regular workshops and collaborative monthly meetings with intern and both support supervisors (site and university).
TED 610 Best Internship Practices (MS/SS)
TED 629I Intern Teaching Seminar (MS/SS)
TED 628I Internship Clinical Practice (MS/SS)
Preliminary Teaching Coursework Sequence for Interns
TED 621B Reading and Language Arts Methods for Elementary Schools (MS)
or
TED 624 Reading and Language Arts Methods for Secondary and Middle Schools (SS)
TED 611 Educational Psychology (MS/SS)
TED 622A Curriculum and Instruction I: History, Social Science, PE, Visual and Performing Arts (MS)
or
TED 625A Curriculum and Development for Secondary and Middle Schools (SS)
EDT 608 Computer-Based Technology in the Classroom (MS/SS)
TED 622B Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics and Science (MS)
or
TED 625B Instruction and Classroom Management for Secondary and Middle Schools (SS)
TED 615 Educational Foundations (MS/SS)
HED 602 Introductory Health Education: K-12 (MS/SS)
EXC 625 Exceptional Children in the Classroom (MS/SS)