» University Intern Credential Program

In what areas does Chapman offer University Intern Credentials?

Chapman offers a Single Subject Intern Credential in the areas of English, Social Science, Math, and Science and an Education Specialist Intern Credential in the areas of Mild to Moderate (Mild to Moderate Support Needs) and Moderate to Severe (Extensive Support Needs).

When are teacher candidates eligible to become University Interns?

To be intern eligible, teacher candidates must have successfully completed all prerequisite coursework, submit all required credential documents, and have met a minimum of 120 fieldwork hours by the end of the semester prior to student teaching.

As a University Intern, teacher candidates must maintain district/site employment, maintain continuous enrollment in required credential coursework for the duration of the internship, and maintain good standing in the credential program and university.

Will Chapman and/or Attallah College secure me a University Intern position?

No, Chapman does not secure intern positions/employment on its candidate's behalf. Teacher candidates must apply for and receive an offer from a public school district or school site in which Chapman has an approved Internship Agreement on file. It is the teacher candidate's responsibility to obtain and maintain their position employment/position within their district and school site. The Attallah College Teacher Education team will provide teacher candidates with the documents needed to be recommended for an intern credential, once a teacher candidate notifies them they have been offered a position. 

Where does Attallah College have Internship Agreements?

For the list of current Chapman University Internship Agreements, view the interactive Attallah College K-12 District/School Agreement Google map or contact credentials@chapman.edu.

Can I secure University Intern positions for more than one teaching credential?

No, teacher candidates may only serve as a University Intern to fulfill the requirements for one teaching credential. University Interns may only complete the requirements for a Single Subject Credential (in the areas of English, Social Science, Math, or Science), a Mild/Moderate (Mild to Moderate Support Needs) Education Specialist Credential, or a Moderate/Severe (Extensive Support Needs) Education Specialist Credential.

Can the credential I earn at Chapman be used to practice/work in any state other than California?

Chapman University offers degree programs that lead to professional licensure within the state of California, and which may also allow graduates to be eligible for licensure or certification in other states. However, other than for the state of California, Chapman has not made an independent determination as to whether its programs’ curriculum meets a particular state's educational requirements for licensure or certification. Therefore, students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact the state’s licensure entity where they intend to practice to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by the state(s) of their choice. Chapman is not responsible if a student is unable to qualify for state licensure or certification.

How do I receive more information?

For more information about University Intern Credential prerequisite courses and the list of current Chapman University Internship Agreements, contact credentials@chapman.edu.

To learn more about the Attallah College Teacher Education program, prospective students are encouraged to attend one of our regular graduate information sessions. These sessions are great opportunities to obtain further information about the program and meet with the program coordinator.
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Chapman's Attallah College maintains fieldwork agreements with numerous local K-12 school districts and school sites. Teacher candidates may view the interactive Attallah College K-12 District/School Agreement Google map to learn more.

Note the fieldwork Google map includes all types of school district and school site agreements (fieldwork, internship, and practicum). Click the map pins to view the types of agreements for each site. Chapman candidates should also consult the district office webpages for their respective boundary maps.

Fieldwork Intern Agreements
Stephanie Farrington
sfarrington@chapman.edu

Intern Credential Process
credentials@chapman.edu