ED 608 - Intern Teaching

3 Credit(s)

This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to teach in the intern’s own classroom under biweekly supervision by experienced university faculty. The course is open only to those interns who have in hand the intern certificate issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education obtained through the director of the Teacher Intern Program and who have been hired by the school or school district. Full-time, day-long attendance at the school where employed is required. In addition, interns are required to attend periodic seminar sessions throughout both semesters, the dates of which will be announced at each semester’s beginning. This course does not count toward the master of education degree, for the credit can only be used for certification purposes. The position must be sought after and obtained by the intern. A minimum of one year to a maximum of three years of supervision will be required.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the program director, an intern certificate, and contractual offer by a school or school district.