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Sweeney Hall, SJSU


Connie L. Lurie
College of Education
Special Education
Sweeney Hall 204
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0078

Phone: (408) 924-3700
Fax: (408) 924-3701
E-mail: speceduc@email.sjsu.edu

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Office Hours
Monday 9:00 - 5:00
Tuesday 9:00 - 5:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 5:00
Thursday 9:00 - 5:00
Friday 9:00 - 4:00




Academic Programs

Special Education Internship Option

Interns must have 120 pre-service hours (or the semester or quarter equivalent) which includes foundational preparation in pedagogy including classroom managment and planning, reading/language arts, speciality specific pedagogy, human development, and teaching English Learners.

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

Fall 2008

EDSE 279: Release Day for Interns

  Date Time Location
  September 4, 2008 8:30 -3:30 pm TBA
  September 25, 2008 8:30 -3:30 pm TBA
  October 16, 2008 8:30 - 3:30 pm TBA
 

November 6, 2008

8:30 - 3:30 pm TBA
  December 4, 2008 8:30 - 3:30 pm TBA

 

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.

 



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