Prerequisites for SCOE Intern Program



The SCOE Intern Program includes a two year, four semester, teacher preparation and support program, that begins with:

Prerequisites:

  • Successful completion of 120-hour Preservice Courses
  • Proof of meeting subject matter requirement (requirement met by completing CSET tests, by degree or by coursework)
  • Completion of the U.S. Constitution Requirements*
  • Receipt of Certificate of Clearance from CTC (fingerprinting, etc.)
  • Offer of employment (contract) from participating district partner
Once the SCOE School of Education receives a copy verifying employment as the teacher of record, and all prerequisites have been met, candidates will be assigned an intern cohort, a school site mentor, and a SCOE Field Supervisor. At this point, the intern is ready to begin the teacher preparation coursework.

Subject Matter Equivalency

To demonstrate subject matter competence, a candidate for an Education Specialist teaching credential, except for the Early Childhood Special Education credential, shall complete one of the following:

  1. Completion of a subject matter program approved by the commission
  2. Passage of a subject matter examination (the California Subject Examination for Teachers or CSET)
  3. Successful completion of coursework at one or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education that addresses each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282, as verified by a Commission-approved program of professional preparation (see PSA 23-04)
  4. Successful completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with the following, as applicable:
    • For single subject credentials, a major in one of the subject areas in which the commission credentials candidates (see PSA 23-04)
    • For multiple subject credentials, a liberal studies major or other degree that includes coursework in the content areas pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 44282 (see PSA 23-04)
    • For multiple subject credentials, a bachelor’s degree or higher in a major that includes all of the subject areas identified in Education Code §44282(b): language studies, literature, mathematics, science, social studies, history, arts, physical education, and human development
    • For education specialist credentials, either a major in one of the subject areas in which the commission credentials candidates or a liberal studies or other major that includes coursework in the content areas pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 44282 (see PSA 23-04)
    • For more information about the subject matter options by credential area or type, please see the Subject Matter Chart of Options. (For EdSpecialists, any of the “acceptable” degrees works for this section.)
  5. Through a combination of the methods described in clauses (1), (2), and (3) in whole or in part, has met or exceeded each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282 for multiple and single subject credentials, or pursuant to Section 44265 for education specialist credentials
*To verify completion of the U.S. Constitution requirement, submit either an official transcript showing completion of a course (at least two semester units or three quarter units) in the provisions and principles of the U.S. Constitution, including a copy of the course description, or verification of passage of an examination in the Provisions and Principles of the U.S. Constitution given by a regionally-accredited junior college, community college, college or university. Many colleges offer an online, independent study course and examination.