University Internships

University Intern Credentials are an alternative pathway to earning a California teaching or service credential that links a professional credential preparation program with employment as a beginning teacher, school counselor or school psychologist in a school district. Qualified individuals are authorized to teach on a California Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, Single Subject, School Counselor, or School Psychologist Intern Credential. Through a partnership between the school district/employer and the College of Education, interns complete a state-approved CSU, Long Beach professional education program.

University Intern Teaching Credential Information:

• Education Specialist (Link)
• Multiple Subject (Link)
• Single Subject (Link)

Pupil Personnel Services Intern Credential Information and Requirements:

School Counseling and School Psychology

• Admission to CSULB's School Counseling or School Psychology Credential Program
• Open file (Link) with the Credential Center
• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Valid CTC Fingerprint Clearance
• Basic Skills (CBEST or CTC approved alternative)
• Program Coordinator's Approval

Candidates in the School Counseling or School Psychology programs may request an Intern Eligibility Letter to use for seeking employment as a University Intern. Please contact the Credential Center to request an Intern Eligibility Letter. All necessary documentation must be on file in order to receive an evaluation to determine eligibility and receive program approval.

If you receive an offer of employment as a University Intern, the following must be complete:

• A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) must be established between the district/employer and CSULB. Please check our current list of agreements below. If your district/employer is not listed, please contact the Credential Center.
• Program Coordinator's approval of your offer of employment and assignment
• Submit a Request for Intern Recommendation (PDF) form along with your original offer of employment to the Credential Center

A CSULB Credential Analyst will submit an online recommendation for your credential. You must then log on to the CTC Educator Page, complete the Professional Fitness questions and pay for the credential. This must be completed within five business days of receiving your recommendation email from the CTC.

To continue each semester as a University Intern, you must maintain continuous enrollment in required credential coursework for the duration of the internship, and maintain good standing in the Credential Program and University.

Current University Internship Agreements