Secondary Education - Intern Program - Single Subject

Program Description

The intern program, in partnership with HCOE and other participating school districts, allows public and non-public school teachers who do not hold preliminary single subject credentials to complete a credential program with supervision and mentoring while employed as teachers. Further information can be obtained from the Secondary Education Program Coordinator, Keshnee Naidoo, at kmn67@humboldt.edu.

Early program completion option available to qualified candidates. Contact the Secondary Education Program Coordinator, Keshnee Naidoo, at kmn67@humboldt.edu.

To be eligible to participate in the Single Subject Intern Program, each candidate must have:

• Earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university;
• Passed a Subject Matter Knowledge Exam (CSET), have completed a Subject Matter Waiver Program, or have a qualifying undergraduate major;
• Obtained a Certificate of Clearance;
• Meet U.S. Constitution Requirement;
• Complete an application for the Secondary Education Credential Program;
• Verification of employment with a school district (0.5 -1.0 FTE);
• Letter from administrator stating who the assigned district employed mentor will be and a plan for 5 hrs of weekly support from mentor (144 hrs annually)
• Complete Fall Preservice Requirements;

To be Awarded a Preliminary Teaching Credential, all Interns Must:

• Successfully complete the Secondary Education Credential Program;
• Pass both cycles of CalTPA
• Provide valid CPR (adult, child, and infant) certification

Single Subject Intern Program Forms

• Memorandum of Understanding for the Secondary Education Intern Program
• Intern Professional Development Plan
• Intern Support and Supervision Log
• Intern Program Pre-service Report and Credential Checklist
• Request for Intern Credential Check

Early Completion Option