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:

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

DistrictEducation Specialist, Multiple & Single SubjectSchool CounselingSchool Psychology
ABC UnifiedYes--
Alhambra USDYes--
Alliance College Ready Public SchoolsYes--
Alta Vista High School-Learn4LifeYes--
Anaheim UHSDYes--
Aspire Public SchoolsYes--
Azusa USDYes--
Bellflower USDYes--
Buena Park SDYes--
Capistrano USDYes--
Centinela Valley Union High SDYes--
Centralia Elementary SDYes--
Chaffery Joint UHSDYes--
College Bridge Academy and the Education Corps CSYes--
Compton USDYes-Yes
Culver City USDYes--
Cypress School DistrictYes--
Da Vinci SchoolsYes--
Downey USDYes-Yes
East Whittier City School DistrictYes--
Ednovate Inc.Yes--
El Rancho USDYes--
El Segundo USDYes--
Environmental Charter SchoolsYes--
Equitas Academy Charter SchoolsYes--
Extera Public SchoolsYes--
Fountain Valley SDYes--
Fullerton Joint UHSDYes--
Garden Grove USDYes--
Garvey SDYes--
Green Dot Public SchoolsYes-Yes
DistrictEducation Specialist, Multiple & Single SubjectSchool CounselingSchool Psychology
Huntington Beach UHSDYes--
Inglewood USDYes--
Intellectual Virtues AcademyYes--
Irvine International AcademyYes--
Irvine USDYes--
ISANA AcademiesYes--
KIPP SchoolsYes--
La Habra City SDYes--
LA Promise Charter SchoolsYes--
Las Virgenes USDYes--
Little Lake City School DistrictYes-Yes
Long Beach USDYes--
Los Alamitos USDYes--
Los Angeles USDYes--
Los Nietos School DistrictYes--
Lowell Joint School DistrictYes--
Lynwood USDYes--
Magnolia Public SchoolsYes--
Manhattan Beach USDYes--
Monrovia School DistrictYes--
Montebello USDYes--
New Los Angeles Charter SchoolYes--
Newport Mesa USDYes--
Norwalk-La Mirada USDYes--
Ocean View School DistrictYes--
Oceanside USDYes--
Olive Crest AcademyYes--
Orange USDYes--
Orange County Ed Arts AcademyYes--
Options for Youth-DuarteYes--
DistrictEducation Specialist, Multiple & Single SubjectSchool CounselingSchool Psychology
Palos Verde Peninsula USDYes--
Paramount USDYes--
Pasadena USDYes  
Port of Los AngelesYes--
Redondo Beach USDEd Spec & Single--
Samueli AcademyYes--
San Marino USDYes--
Santa Ana USDYesYes-
Savanna School DistrictYes--
Synergy AcademiesYes--
Torrance USDYes--
Tustin USDYes-Yes
Unity Middle College High SchoolYes--
Upland USDYes--
Vista Charter Public SchoolsYes--
Westminster School DistrictYes--