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Pre-requisites (12 units)

Note: These two courses must be completed or in progress at the time of application to the credential program.

• EDEL 380 - Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society (3 units) (Requires 45 hours of Fieldwork while enrolled in this course.)
• EDSP 303 - Preparing to Teach Special Populations in the General Education Classroom (1 unit)

       You must earn a B or better grade in EDEL 380 and EDSP 303 to be admitted to the MSCP.

• EDEL 413 - Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Practices (2 units)
• EDEL 431 - Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Schools (3 units)
• EDEL 442 - Teaching and Learning Language Arts, K-8 (3 units) *Intern candidates should see the CED Student Success & Advising Center for permission to enroll in this course for Intern Eligibility prior to being admitted to the Internship Pathway. Candidates must have a serious internship prospect to be permitted to enroll in this course prior to program admission.

Subject Specific Pedagogy/Methods Courses (12 units)

You must be officially admitted to the Multiple Subject Credential Program in order to take the following pedagogy courses. Candidates will be asked to present their "MSCP Admit Card" on the first day of class. 

• EDEL 452 - Teaching and Learning Reading, K-8 (3 units)
• EDEL 462 - Teaching and Learning Mathematics, K-8 (3 units)
• EDEL 472 - Teaching and Learning History-Social Science, K-8  (3 units)
• SCED 475 - Teaching and Learning Science, K-8 (3 units)

Student Teaching (16 units)

Interns must submit a Student Teaching Application on the website and apply to student teach at the beginning of the semester prior to take the course listed below (please see the Student Teaching section of the MSCP Handbook for more information). 

• EDEL 572A - Intern Student Teaching in Diverse Classrooms (6 units)
• EDEL 572B - Intern Student Teaching in Diverse Classrooms (6 units)
• EDEL 483 - CalTPA Support & Student Teaching Seminar (4 units)

Course Sequence

The MSCP is a self-paced program. Candidates may attend either part time or full time. Below is a recommended MSCP course sequence:

Semester 1: EDEL 380, EDSP 303, EDEL 413, EDEL 431, EDEL 442 (12 units)

*Candidates are intern eligible after completion of semester 1 coursework and admission to the program.

Semester 2:  EDEL 452, SCED 475 and EDEL 597 (8 units)

Semester 3:  EDEL 462, EDEL 472 and EDEL 597 (8 units)

Semester 4: EDEL 572A and EDEL 572B Intern Student Teaching & EDEP 483 (16 units)

For assistance with planning your program, contact the CED Stduent Success & Advising Center. 

To be eligible for an internship, MSCP Candidates must have met ALL of the following requirement:

• Be admitted to the Multiple Subject Credential Program
• Be a matriculated ������ Student (Interns must be matriculated and enrolled in a course each semester they are an active MSCP Intern. Interns cannot take a Leave of Absence.)
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in the US or equivalent.
• Have completed the Subject Matter Competency Requirement
• Have completed the US Constitution Requirement
• Have completed (with grades posted) the following pre-requisite courses: EDEL 380, EDSP 303, EDEL 413, EDEL 431, EDEL 442
• Candidates in the BILA pathway must demonstrate language competency through passage of the BILA CSET subtest III prior to internship eligibility.

Once candidates have completed all of the above requirements, they are eligible for an internship and can to provide school districts when applying for teaching positions.

Steps to Apply for the MSCP Internship Pathway

Step 1: Secure a Teaching Position

• Obtain a full-time teaching position as the teacher of record.
• Confirm that ������ has an Internship Agreement with your district.
• Obtain an Offer of Employment on district letterhead including:
  • District and school site
  • Start date
  • Grade level/assignment
• Complete the Pre-Internship Application to initiate the approval process.

⚠️ Important Deadline Policy

• Internships cannot be approved after census (week 4 of the semester).
• If you receive an offer after census, approval will be delayed until the next semester.

Deadlines for Pre-Internship Applications

Step 2: Program Review

• Once your Pre-Internship Application is submitted:
  • The Student Success & Advising Center (SSAC) will review eligibility.
  • The application is sent to your Program Coordinator for review.
  • If approved, the Faculty Intern Coordinator will contact you to schedule your Step 3 meeting.

Step 3: Internship Application & Credential Recommendation

• Meet with the Faculty Intern Coordinator to review internship and application requirements.
• Submit your completed Internship Application (via DocuSign) for final approval.

• Once approved and all documents are in place:

  • You will be recommended to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for your Internship Credential.
  • You will receive an email from CTC with instructions to apply online.

  ✅ The Internship Credential is valid for 2 years.
  ✅ To earn your Preliminary Teaching Credential, all program requirements (including CalTPAs) must be completed.

Ongoing Requirements

• Remain enrolled in at least one credential course each semester until program completion.
• Interns cannot take a Leave of Absence.
• All requirements (including CalTPA passage) must be completed by July 31 following your student teaching semester.
• If requirements are not completed by then, you must enroll in EDEL 597 to maintain your internship credential.

University Admission Reminder

• Admission to the credential program is separate from admission to the university.
• Post-Bacc students must apply to the university at by the published deadline.
• Most candidates:
  • Apply to the university first (to complete prerequisites), then apply to the program.
• Some candidates:
  • Apply to the university and program simultaneously if prerequisites are already completed.
• ⚠️ University admission does not guarantee program admission.

The is intended to provide individuals who have requisite skills and knowledge an opportunity to challenge the course work portion of a Multiple or Single Subject Intern Program and demonstrate pedagogical skills through a performance assessment while in a Commission-approved intern program.

To be eligible for the Early Completion Intern Option candidates must:

1. Be admitted to the Multiple Subject Credential Program and the Internship Pathway (See above)
2. Passage of the National evaluation series (NES) Assessment of Professional Knowledge (APK): Elementary (Test code 051)
3. Pass the Foundations of Reading Assessment

If you have met the above requirements, schedule an appointment to meet with the program Internship Advisor.

Once admitted to the ECO pathway, interns must successfully pass the Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) on the first attempt. Candidates that do not pass the TPA on the first attempt must complete the full program.