School of Education

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 School of Education Credentials Office or from the Secondary Education Coordinator.

Early program completion option available to qualified candidates. Contact the School of Education Credentials Office for more information.

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 the Basic Skills Requirement via an appropriate option;
• Passed a Subject Matter Knowledge Exam (CSET) or have completed a Subject Matter Waiver Program;
• Completed Certificate of Clearance;
• Meet U.S. Constitution Requirement;
• Complete an application for the Secondary Education Credential Program;
• Verification of employment with a school district; 
• Complete Fall Preservice Requirements;

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

• Successfully complete the Secondary Education Credential Program;
• Pass the EdTPA  

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
• Intern Credential Checklist
• Request for Intern Credential Check

Early Completion Option