Contact Information

Intern Program Director: Jody Moody

CAST & PLACE Program Director: Antonio Felix

Assistant Director (LA partnerships): Natasha D’Costa

Program Coordinator (Northern California partnerships): Stephanie Serventi

Introduction

The Preliminary 2042 Multiple Subject Credential Intern Pathway program is designed for full-time teachers of record currently in a credential-appropriate placement within grades K-5 or any self-contained classroom in grades 6-8 in either a public or private school. This program serves multiple in-service partnership programs include, but are not limited to, LMU|TFA, LMU|LA CAST, PLACE Corps, Green Dot, KIPP, PUC, and Seneca. Candidates meeting additional state requirements may be eligible for an Early Completion Option and should inquire with their Program Director about the requirements.

Program Admission Requirements*

• Graduate Application
• Candidate Information Sheet
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • At least 1 letter must verify the applicant’s experience and familiarity with the elementary school age group.
  • Letters cannot be written by family members of friends.
• Technology Requirement Form
• Statement of Intent
  • 3-5 page essay describing how applicant’s experiences, qualities, and goals reflect the School of Education’s conceptual framework: REAL (Respect, Educate, Advocate, Lead).
• 2 sealed, official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended
• Verification of 20 hours of experience working with culturally diverse youth in the age group applicant plans to teach.
• Professional Resume
• Proof of satisfying California’s Basic Skills Requirement
  • Official CBEST passing scores or equivalent
• Subject Matter Competency Test (CSET) Plan of Action
• Certificate of Clearance (COC)
  • Fingerprint Clearance Form
• Proof of Satisfying the U.S. Constitution Requirement
• Tuberculin Skin Test Results
• Interview with Program Director
• A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or a 3.05 in the last 60 undergraduate units, or a 3.0 in at least 9 graduate units
• For applicants who completed an undergraduate/graduate degree outside of the U.S.A.:
  • Transcript evaluations
  • TOEFL or IELTS minimum score

*Specific partnerships may have alternate requirements different from those listed above. Contact appropriate Program Director for details and information about ECO.

Credential Requirements