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The Professional Track/Intern Program in the Single Subject Credential at California State University, Fullerton is designed for students who wish to complete credential requirements while currently teaching in their credential preparation subject area/s in the public schools.

University C-19 Internship Credentials are issued to individuals who have enrolled in Commission-accredited internship programs. This credential authorizes the holder to serve, under the supervision of a Commission-accredited college or university and the holder's employer, in the area or subject listed on the credential. To be eligible for an internship credential, candidates must have the following items (state requirements):

Bachelor’s or higher degree.
Passage of the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).
Completion of a U.S. Constitution course or examination.
Verification of subject-matter competency by program or examination. For single subject-matter competency, passage of either the appropriate CSET examination/s or completion of 100% of the subject-matter program.
Acceptance into a Commission-approved program and formal recommendation (41-4 Rec Form) from the California Institution of Higher Education (IHE) having an agreement for placement of the Intern with a public school district.

Students are admitted into the program following approval of the subject area advisor according to the application process for the Single Subject Credential Program. Information may be obtained by attending a Single Subject Credential Program Overview or downloading application materials from the Secondary Education web site.

Students may participate in this professinal track as they enter the program or they may switch into this track upon accepting a contracted internship teaching assignment in their content area during the first three weeks of the first semester of the program or at the beginning of their second semester in the program.

General Information

The Professional Track/Intern Prerequisites

Students in the Professional Track usually complete credential requirements over two semesters. Additionally, the program involves two semesters of prerequisite coursework. These courses include EDSC 310, EDSC 320, EDSC 330, EDSC 340 and EDSC 410. It is also highly recommended that students complete EDSC 304 Computer Technology or pass CSETs 133 & 134. There is one more requirement for students who accept an intern position in their first semester. They must complete EDSC 400 – Introduction to Internship prior to the first semester.

The Professional Track/intern Program

During the first semester the coursework (EDSC 440S/F, Foundations of Secondary School Teaching) is similar to that of the traditional seminar, with increased emphasis on immediate skill attainment with respect to classroom management, developing instructional materials and resources, student discipline, lesson planning, assessing students, and teaching strategies. Instead of meeting on Friday mornings, the Professional Track EDSC 440 Seminar meets on Monday afternoons to accommodate teaching assignments. Students also take 442 Methods in Subject Area and 449E Teaching in Subject Area.

Second semester interns complete EDSC 449I – Student Teacher (their job), 449S – Seminar in Subject Area, and EDSC 460 Teaching Performance Assessment.

The Professional Track/Intern Application Process

The Professional Track applicant must complete all admissions requirements for the traditional Single Subject Credential Program. Only those candidates who demonstrate readiness to assume the responsibilities of full-time teaching and have approval of their subject area coordinator are accepted into the Professional Track Program.

The Intern Teaching Assignment

The Intern Teaching Assignment It is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain an intern teaching position in their area of subject matter competence within the service area of the CSU Fullerton Secondary Education Cooperative Teacher Education Program. For details, see the Single Subject Credential Program Handbook.

Internships may be arranged with any Orange County school district that completes an internship agreement. However, not all Subject Matter Programs accept internships outside of Orange County. Please contact your Subject Matter Program Advisor for specific information. Also Subject Matter Advisors do not approve all students for internship. Please check with your advisor regarding your readiness for an Internship position.

Schedule of Coursework

Prerequisites:

Subject Matter Competence (100% of SMPP or passage appropriate exam);
EDSC 310 (The Teaching Experience) or equivalent;
EDSC 320 (Adolescence) or equivalent;
EDSC 330 (Literacy Development)
EDSC 340 (Student Diversity)
EDSC 410 (Teaching English Learners)
EDSC 400 (Introduction to Internship) or equivalent if interning in first semester of the program.
EDSC 304 (Educational Technology) should be completed prior to entering the program. Students may waive this requirement by completing the CSET Examination for the Competency CSETs 133 and 134.

Professional Track	Professional Track
Semester One (12 units)	Semester Two (16 units)
EDSC 440S - 4 units	_____ 449I - 10 units*
EDSC 440F - 2 units	_____ 449S - 3 units 440S*
_____ 449E - 3 units*	EDSC 460 TPA - 3 units
_____ 442 - 3 units*

*Offered in Subject Area

Procedures for Obtaining C-19 Internship Credential:

Bring a copy of your contract or letter of offer with start date to Dr. Helen Taylor, Director Single Subject Internship Program. These may be faxed to: 714 223–0282 or brought by Dr. Taylor’s office EC524. Dr. Taylor’s email is htaylor@fullerton.edu. She must have an approval from your subject area advisor prior to approving the contract or offer. Your advisor may email that approval to her. The candidate must also have satisfied all state requirements on page one.
Dr. Taylor will check your qualifications and the position offered (to see if it is in your qualified subject area), check to see if the district is enrolled in the program (if not, she will give you paperwork to carry to your district to join), and approve the contract or offer. She will then fax approval to College Park 740 (large white building at the corner of Nutwood and Commonwealth), where you may go apply for your C19.
College Park 740 (Credentials Office CSUF) will give you the paperwork to take to your employing district.

Need to Meet the U.S. Constitution Requirement?

The U.S. Constitution Examination may be taken at CSU Long Beach. Register by calling: 562 985-4698. To reserve your space, call at least two days in advance. Examinations are given on various weekdays and Saturdays.

The examination consists of 80 True/False questions. To prepare for the examination, please read 25 Lessons in Citizenship by D. L. Hennessey (94 pages), ISBN: 0960295879. The text is available at www.amazon.com and at the CSU Long Beach Bookstore.

Helen Taylor, Ph.D.
Internship Director
Education Classroom Building Room 524
California State University, Fullerton
714 278-3391 (CSUF Office)
714 223-0282 (Fax)
htaylor@fullerton.edu
Ellen Kottler, Ed.S.
Assistant Internship Director
Education Classroom Building Room 507
California State University, Fullerton
714 278-5193 (CSUF Office)
714 278-3110
ekottler@fullerton.edu

CSU Fullerton offers Internships in Art, Business, Foundational Level Mathematics, English, Theatre, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, and Social Studies.

The CSU Fullerton Single Subject Internship Program is funded by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, Sacramento, CA. The Local Education Agency (LEA) is Anaheim Union High School District, Anaheim, CA.

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Updated: September 3, 2007

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