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

Early Completion Option