Requirements for the Intern Credential
Requirements for the Intern Credential
Individuals must satisfy all of the following requirements for the Single Subject Credential:
Possess a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university.
Verify knowledge of the subject to be taught by one of the following methods:
Pass the appropriate subject matter examination(s). See Credential leaflet CL-674S.
Complete a Commission-approved subject-matter preparation program.
For specialized science subjects only, individuals may have taken and passed the appropriate subject matter examination(s) or obtained verification of completion of subject matter course work from the Commission as explained in Coded Correspondence 03-0010 [1]
Successful completion of applicable coursework verified by a Commission-approved program of professional preparation. Coursework must be completed at a regionally-accredited institution and addresses each of the domains of the subject matter requirements.
Complete a degree major from a regionally-accredited college or university. For a Single Subject Teaching Credential, the degree major must be in one of the statutory single subjects available as listed below.
Complete a course (two semester units or three quarter units) in the provisions and principles of the U.S. Constitution or pass an examination given by a regionally-accredited college or university.
Completed application submitted through a Commission-approved program sponsor by online recommendation.
The statutory subjects available for Single Subject Intern Credential are as follows:
Agriculture
Art
Biological Sciences (Specialized)
Business
Chemistry (Specialized)
Dance
English
Foundational-Level General Science
Foundational-Level Mathematics
Geosciences (Specialized)
Health Science
Home Economics
Industrial and Technology
Education
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Physics (Specialized)
Science: Biological Sciences
Science: Chemistry
Science: Geosciences
Science: Physics
Social Science
Theater
World Language: English Language
Development
World Languages-Languages other than
English (specify)