Multiple Subject Credential Program Intern Pathway

In order to be eligible to apply for the intern pathway program, applicants must:

• Must hold a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
• Meet all admission criteria and deadlines for the Multiple Subject Credential Program, including the corresponding Subject Matter Competency requirements, as well as the U.S. Constitution prior to qualifying for an intern credential.
• While not required to qualify for an intern credential, prior to beginning their intern placement, interns will need to meet the TB requirement.

• Must successfully complete the following pre-requisite courses prior to being accepted into the intern pathway: EDTE 262 (multilingual learners), EDTE 224 (educational psychology); EDTE 294 (health/special education). Descriptions of these courses are available on the SJSU Catalog website.

Candidates for the Internship program who are authorized to teach in Spanish bilingual classrooms are required to demonstrate proficiency in Spanish and pass Subtest III of the Spanish CSET (aka as Spanish LOTE III) or have a degree in Spanish from an accredited institution of higher education or have a degree from a Spanish-speaking institution. 

1. If you have not yet applied to the Multiple Subjects Credential Program, please follow all instructions on the Admissions webpage to submit your application to the university and program.
2. Complete and submit this Multiple Subject Credential Program Intern Interest Application
Note: You may submit this form while you are in the process of applying to the university and MSCP Program. Once accepted into the MSCP, then you can continue with additional application items specific to the intern program.  

(Completing/Completed Phase I Student Teaching) Application Process

- After completing the Multiple Subject Credential Program Intern Interest Application [pdf], you will be added to a canvas course for Multiple Subject Intern Credential candidates. You will upload the following to the canvas course:
     - EDEL 143A mid-semester check in form completed by your supervisor 
     - Employment Offer (if already received job offer)
     - Support Provider Documentation (if already received job offer)

- Once you have uploaded these materials, you will schedule a 30 minute interview with the Multiple Subject Intern Coordinator.  Please allow for one week after uploading your materials to schedule an interview.
 
- Candidates must also successfully pass Phase I Student Teaching for intern pathway approval to be finalized. Feedback and grades from the applicant's current professors will also be reviewed before approval can be finalized. 

- If you have not taken (or are not currently taking) Phase 1 Student-Teaching, you will need to complete the Multiple Subject Credential Program Intern Interest Application [pdf]. You will then be added to a canvas course for Multiple Subject Intern Credential candidates. You will upload the following to the canvas course: 
     - 2 page, double-spaced personal statement 
     - A 5-15 minute video of you teaching 
     - One Letter of recommendation from someone who has seen you teach (e.g., principal, coach, mentor teacher) 
     - Employment Offer (if already received a job offer) 
     - Support Provider document (if already received a job offer)

- Once you have uploaded these materials, you will schedule a 30 minute interview with the Multiple Subject Intern Coordinator.
     - Please allow for one week after uploading your materials to schedule an interview

- Feedback and grades from the applicant's current professors will also be reviewed before approval can be finalized. 

- Information about this option is provided here [pdf]. Candidates who pursue this option will complete the intern field experience requirements (two semesters of 184Y and/or Z) and take the seminars (EDSC 153, EDTE 297C, and subject-specific seminar) that support them in their field experience and completion of the teacher performance assessment. Candidates considering this option must meet with the Intern Coordinator to discuss the details of this option.

- Teaching positions must meet specific intern and subject-matter requirements. University supervisor availability in the subject-area must also be established before an intern position is approved.

- Once you have been approved for the Intern Pathway and accepted a job offer, the Intern Coordinator will provide you with an Intern Memo.

- The Intern Memo must be submitted to San José State University’s Credential Services Office along with all items listed on the Multiple Subject Intern Credential Checklist [pdf]. Credential Services will process all submitted items and submit your intern credential application to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

- Please allow anywhere between 2 to 4 weeks for the CTC to issue you the intern credential. The CTC will provide you with an email about next steps once your intern credential has been processed.

- Once you have received your intern credential, please notify your school district and the intern coordinator. 

1. The intern pathway program does not secure a teaching position for students. Candidates must have an offer from a partnering school district for a paid teaching position (letters of intent to hire by districts will be considered). 

2. Intern positions must be approved before a candidate accepts an intern position from a district.
     - Being given a job offer does not automatically qualify someone for the Multiple Subject Intern Program. Candidates are still required to go through the application process whether they have received a job offer from a district or not.

3. Please note that positions at private schools are not accepted for the intern pathway program. Positions at Charter schools will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but have a high likelihood of not being accepted. Reasons why a charter school may be rejected: 
     a. They are not Common Core State Standards aligned 
     b. Student is not teaching multiple subjects (e.g., only teaching ELA)
     c. Student does not have the opportunity to develop lesson plans rather they must adhere strictly to a prescribed curriculum 

4. Teaching positions must meet specific intern and subject-matter requirements--MSCP [pdf].

5. Positions must be in a public school with a partnering district in our primary service area in Santa Clara County. Interns must be hired as the teacher of record (long-term sub or temporary positions do not qualify).

6. Phase I candidates must commit to the intern pathway by designated dates (see above). Once approved for the intern pathway, candidates will not be placed for student-teaching for the subsequent semester. If they do not obtain an intern position, their program will be delayed. *Please note that most districts do not hire interns until late July or early August.

7. Candidates who commit to a student-teaching placement may not switch to the intern track.

8. Interns are required to fulfill all multiple subject credential program requirements and remain in good standing in the program (with a minimum cumulative GPA OF 3.0 and no less than a B in the methods course).

9. Interns who exhibit dispositions contrary to the program’s goals and mission, and/or do not demonstrate competence in teaching according the CA Teacher Performance Expectations may be required to exit the intern program.

10. To qualify or continue as a Phase 2 Intern (143B), you must submit CalTPA Cycle 1 by the given due dates at the end of semester three (or the planned semester given your course roadmap). Failure to submit your CalTPA in the planned semester may result in removal from the intern program and an extension of your timeline to apply for your credential.