Early Childhood Programs

Early Childhood Intern Credential with EL Authorization/Getting Started

Thank you for your interest in the Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Intern Program. While enrolled in this program, candidates earn the preliminary Level I Education Specialist Credential for Early Childhood Special Education. The program must be completed in three to five consecutive quarters. Interns receive ongoing supervision/support from a university supervi­sor and district support provider for the duration of the intern program. Please review the intern eligibility requirements below and contact Dawn Treadwell, ECSE Intern Support Coordinator or Judy Sylva, ECSE Intern Program Director to schedule an appointment for an interview and pre-requisite coursework plan meeting. A letter of intern eligibility will be issued to the candidate when all of the eligibility requirements have been met and verified.  This letter can be used when applying for positions as an intern teacher in Early Childhood Special Education settings.

Dawn Treadwell, ECSE Intern Support Coordinator Office: FO-237 Office hours: Tuesday through Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm Phone: (909) 537-7737 Fax: (909) 537-7051 E-mail: dtreadwe@csusb.edu		Judy Sylva, Ph.D., ECSE Intern Program Director Office: FO-236 Phone: (909) 537-5628 E-mail: jsylva@csusb.edu

Full Admission & Eligibility for the Intern Program

• Official admission to the University Graduate Application to the university Graduate Application. Submit a completed graduate application. Available from Admissions and Student Recruitment - (909) 537-5188 or on the web at http://www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp
• Official admission to the College of Education Level I ECSE Intern Program
• Application available at the Group Advisement session . Application must be complete and include the following:
• One official copy of transcripts from each college and university you have attended regardless of whether you received a degree
• Letter documenting a minimum of 45 hours in an early childhood classroom setting including 15 hours in an early childhood inclusive or community program
• Original verification of passing scores on the CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test). Please note that passing scores are required for recommendation for the credential.  See the CBEST website for more information on the test at http://www.cbest.nesinc.com 
• Verification of negative tuberculin examination within the last four years
• Group Advising Session attendance sheet
• Pre-requisite coursework plan completed with ECSE Program Coordinator or faculty advisor
• Certificate of Clearance (fingerprinting) or evidence of a credential or permit authorizing public school teaching in California.  Forms and information on the Certificate of Clearance are available on the CASE website at http://csusb.edu/coe/case/services/AppCCR.html
• Completion of pre-requisite coursework or equivalent
• HD 280 Early Childhood Development (specific to 3 to 5 years of age)              4.0 quarter units
• HD 270 Infant and Toddler Development (specific to birth to 3 years of age)      4.0 quarter units
• HD 281 A&B Guidance of Young Children plus Lab*                                          6.0 quarter units
• HD 282 A&B Early Childhood Curriculum and Programs plus Lab*                    6.0 quarter units       
• * work experience in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education may be    substituted for this coursework
• Successful Interview with ECSE Intern Coordinator or program faculty
• Completion of pre-service coursework with a grade of B or better:
• ESPE 530       Psychology & Education of Exceptional Individuals                 4.0 units
• ESPE 529       Introductory Methods for Special Education                           4.0 units
• Completion of on-line module on instructional approaches for English Learners - ECSE Intern Support Coordinator will arrange for the book and enrollment in the module.

Recommendation for Intern Credential

• Submission of application for the Internship Education Specialist Credential: Early Childhood;
• Employment as a class teacher for children between birth and five years of age in a participating school district, verified by dis­trict intern contract;
• Completion of the U.S. Constitution requirement by one of the following:
• Completion of one of the following courses:
• HIST 146. American Civilization (4)
• HIST 200. United States History to 1877 (4)
• HIST 540. Constitutional History of the United States (4)
• PSCI 203. American Government (4)
• PSCI 410. American Constitutional Law (4)
• PSCI 411. The Bill of Rights (4)
• Successful completion of an examination administered through the College of Extended Learning;
• Approved U.S. Constitution course substitution from another university;
• Check or money order in the amount of $25.00 made out to CSUSB for processing credential recommendation and application.