- Admission to the University as a post-baccalaureate student.
- Admission to the Teacher Credential Program or completion of all aspects in the Teacher Credential Program application process.
- Earned baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.
- Successful completion of Basic Skills Requirement via one of the following pathways as outlined in Basic Skills Requirement (CL-667) :
- Passage of the CBEST exam or other appropriate basic skills exam
- Qualifying Coursework
- Combination of basic skills exam and qualifying coursework
- Demonstrate Subject Matter Competency via one of the following pathways as outlined in Subject Matter Requirements:
- Passage of the appropriate CSET exam
- By completing 100% of a Commission approved subject matter program in the area in which the credential is sought.
- Successful completion of applicable coursework that meet the domains of the subject matter requirement.
- Qualifying degree major a regionally-accredited college or university.
- Successful completion through a combination of coursework and examination options that meet or exceed the domains of the subject matter requirements.
- Meet the U.S. Constitution requirement.
- Completion of all required prerequisite coursework* with a grade of C or better.
- Offer of employment with a participating Ventura County or Santa Barbara public school district in a teaching assignment which matches the credential being pursued.
- Advising appointment with Intern Coordinator.
Continued participation in the CSU Channel Islands Intern Program requires successful maintenance** and completion of all University and employing district standards and conditions. Interns may not displace certificated employees.
*Students possessing a Multiple or Single Subject credential, who seek admission to the Special Education Internship Program, do not need to complete prerequisite courses with the exception of SPED 530.
**Maintain GPA of 3.0 with no course grade lower than a C+
For more information, please contact Education Specialist Counselor for an advising appointment.