A University Intern Teaching Credential authorizes a Teacher Candidate to serve in the appropriate content area under CSUB and their employer. University Intern Teaching Credentials are available to those who qualify and are administered by CSUB.
Intern Requirements
The following are current requirements to qualify to become intern eligible in a preliminary teaching credential program. These requirements are subject to change in accordance with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing standards (consult CTC Leaflet: University Internship Credentials (CL-402A)):
- Hold a bachelor's degree or higher
- Have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Be admitted to a CSUB teaching credential program and be in good academic standing
- Fulfilled 120 pre-service hours including 45 EL hours (coursework not employment related)
- 100% Subject Matter Competent
- 100% Basic Skills Requirement met
- U.S. Constitution requirement met
- Obtained an intern job offer from a participating CSUB school partner
Prior to accepting an intern position a Teacher Candidate must meet with their Program Advisor to complete Intern Advising. If approved, please complete your intern application, and upload it to the submittal portal. Intern Credentials are valid for two calendar years and are restricted to employment at specific school agency.
Submittal Instructions
Failure to follow submittal directions will delay processing time.
- Complete the application forms. Some forms must be completed by you and your district.
- Merge your documents into ONE PDF. You can use a free PDF merge site such as I love PDF, PDF Merge, or PDF Joiner.
Use the checklist to ensure all supporting documents and application is merged into ONE PDF.
Save your document as Last name_First name_CSUB ID_program - Upload your document that is named Last name_First name_CSUB ID_program to the submittal portal. Do not upload zipped or password protected files.