Lead Faculty: Dr. Joan Sebastian
The University Internship credential programs provide opportunities for students to assume the responsibilities of full-time “teachers of record” while completing the credential coursework required for their Level I Education Specialist preparation program. Interns must have an offer of employment from an approved school district or non-public school that has or is willing to enter into a partnership agreement with National University. As such, they will serve as employees of the district or non-public school and as interns with the university. University Internship credential students meet the requirements of No Child Left Behind (NCLB.)
National University students who are interested in becoming a university intern must complete and show verification of all prerequisite requirements and go through the internship eligibility process to determine suitability for the internship program. The internship program is intense and students must be selected to participate.
Throughout their credential program, interns receive direct support in the classroom on a monthly basis. Interns will receive support from a local site intern support provider and a National University supervisor. The credential program extends over approximately 18 months of course and field work. All interns will receive a minimum of six months of classroom based support and supervision. Interns may receive more support depending on individual needs.
An Internship Credential is valid for two years at the site of hire. As such, a university intern must be continuously enrolled in coursework, maintain an updated account balance, and register their internship status on a yearly basis with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Any changes in employment status while on an internship credential must be communicated to the credential advisor.
Internship Credential Prerequisite and Eligibility Requirements
Prerequisites
• Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Enrollment into a National University Education Specialist Credential program.
• Proof of subject matter competence.
• Proof of passing with a grade “C” or better coursework or an examination covering the U.S. Constitution.
• Proof of possession of a CTC document verifying fingerprint clearance.
• Proof of passing the Basic Skills Assessment.
• A negative result on a tuberculosis (TB) test taken within the last four years.
• Current account balance.
• 3.0 GPA
• Resume
• Verification of completion of the 120 clock hours of required pre-service coursework/field experience detailed below.
Eligibility Requirements
In addition to completion of all prerequisites, students are required to verify completion of the following Intern Eligibility forms:
1. Internship Eligibility Packet
2. Internship candidate acknowledgement.
3. District or agency offer of employment for the intern as a full time teacher of record in a setting appropriate for the credential being sought.
4. Faculty verification of intern eligibility determined in an interview with a lead internship faculty member.
National University is an affiliate of the National University System.