Teacher Intern Program- PreK-4 The Early Years (Alternative Route)

Teacher Intern Program

The Teacher Intern program is an alternate route to certification for those seeking a career change. The program pertains to all certification areas previously listed in this catalog. Requirements for admission to the Teacher Intern program include:

• five years of work experience.
• a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution. (Secondary education applicants must have majored in the area for which they are seeking certification.)
• admission to the master’s degree or certificate programs in graduate education (see admissions requirement).
• a completed application form.
• a nonrefundable fee ($25).
• two letters of recommendation.
• official transcripts of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate work.
• interview with the director of the Teacher Intern program and the certification area advisor.

To receive an intern certificate from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, accepted students must complete certain prescribed courses (see below), receive passing scores on the Praxis tests, and receive a Letter of Intern Candidacy. Additionally, students seeking intern certification must secure a teaching position before they can apply for an intern teaching certificate.

The prescribed courses are listed below. (Students must consult with the director of the Teacher Intern program and an advisor in the area of certification prior to beginning any course work.)