Special Education Internship Option

INTERN INSTITUTE: AUGUST 11-15, 2008 FROM 9:00 - 4:00 IN SH 230

Fall 2008

EDSE 279: Release Day for Interns

	EDSE 105 Supervision and Induction Plan Evaluation For Interns Fall 2008 Mandatory Seminar Dates: 7:00 -9:00 pm, Room TBA September 2, 2008 October 21, 2008 December 9, 2008

The Department of Special Education, in partnership with area School Districts, offers a Collaborative Intern Program in Special Education in the following areas:

• Mild/Moderate
• Moderate/Severe
• Early Childhood
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing

This program prepares students holding a California Multiples Subject (Elementary) or Single Subject (Secondary) Credential or having met subject matter to work with students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities or Moderate/Severe Disabilities.  This intensive program of studies and experiences requires employment in a School District and admission into the Department of Special Education Credential program.

Dr. Chris Hagie

Department Chair & Intern Coordinator
Phone: 408.924.3695
Fax: 408.924.3701
cmhagie@email.sjsu.edu

 

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Requirements for admission:

	Interns must have 120 pre-service hours
	GPA of 2.87 or better
	Passing scores on CBEST
	Satisfied the US Constitution requirement (Call Lee Clark at Santa Clara Adult School for an appointment for the CTC approved test & study materials if you have not taken courses at 408-423-3500 ext 3531)
	Subject Matter Competency by exam (CSET )
	Attend an Orientation Session
	Obtain a paid teaching position in one of the participating school districts listed on the District Contact Information page.  Note:  Not all districts participate in Moderate to Severe Disabilities Intern Program.
	Go to SH 107, Credentials Office, or call 408-924-3541 to pick up your internship credential application and information packet, after you have been approved by Dr. Hagie or her designee.

Note:  You must apply to Graduate Studies and apply to the Department for admission.  You must be accepted into both the University and Department for your admission to be complete before being able to start the Intern program.  Go to Admission page for requirements and procedures for admission.  Go to the Forms page for Department Application packet.  Internship brochure is also available for download.

	Internship Recommended Course Schedule
	Intern Agreement Form

Be aware that incomplete application packets will delay evaluation and potential approval.