School-University Partnership Internship Program (SUP)

Introduction

The School-University Partnership Internship Program option is a two-year internship in which successful candidates are compensated for full-time classroom teaching while satisfying the requirements for the Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential. This program is sequentially planned and candidates will take classes as a member of a cohort (group).

The SUP Internship Program offers:

• Supportive hands-on training
• Working with students from diverse backgrounds
• Risk taking to improve school practice
• A collaborative, team-oriented setting
• Full-time paid teaching preparation
• A high level of professionalism in your work environment
• Flexibility
• Hard work with tremendous rewards

Apply now for an opportunity to earn a beginning teachers salary and be a part of a professional learning community, which provides beginning teacher support during your career through collaborative, pre-professional preparation. This option may be started only in the summer.

Is This Program For You?

This program is for individuals who:

• Have experience working with children in school settings
• Will work very hard
• Want to make a difference
• Value collaboration and understand how hard it is
• Value academic learning
• See diversity as a strength
• Have an interest in becoming highly skilled, critically reflective practitioners

Application Process

1. ATTEND A GROUP ADVISEMENT SESSION: These orientation sessions, held twice a month, are required of all students who wish to enroll Multiple Subject Credential Program. For information regarding upcoming sessions, please call 408-924-3771 or click here for a schedule. If you live outside the Bay Area, please study the Advisement Guide for program requirements, and admission information; then contact the Director of Admissions and Advisng at bill.goodrich@sjsu.edu.
2. APPLY TO THE MULIPLE SUBJECTS TEACHING CREDENTIAL PROGRAM: Follow the general application process for admission to the credential program through the Elementary Education Department. On the application form, indicate your interest in the SUP Internship Program. Your initial meeting with the advisor in the Department of Elementary Education will help you determine if the SUP Internship Program is right for you. Your file will then be forwarded to the internship program coordinator and you will be contacted for an interview.

Intern Selection Process

1. Paper screening of all applications will be done by the university and credential program admissions advisor.
2. First interview for candidates who pass paper screening will be done by the internship program coordinator.
3. Second interview for candidates invited into the program will be done jointly by the internship program coordinator and district representative.

NOTE: Candidates accepted to the internship program who are not successful in getting a teaching position will be automatically transferred into the basic credential program.

Program Course Schedule

** Spanish BCLAD credential applicants must enroll in Section 60 of these courses that are taught in Spanish. Your advisor will provide you with the appropriate section numbers and codes.

Participating School Districts

Alum Rock
Berryessa
Cambrian
Campbell
Cupertino
Evergreen
Fremont
Hollister
Milpitas
Moreland
Morgan Hill
Mount Pleasant
Mountain View-Whisman
Oak Grove
Pajaro Valley
San Jose Unified
San Mateo-Foster City
Santa Clara
Saratoga
Sunnyvale

Contact Information

Brenda Fikes
Program Coordinator
bfikes@email.sjsu.edu

Ha Thai
Administrative Assistant
ha.thai@sjsu.edu
408-924-3643