Requirements for Participation in Internship:

• Admission into the Teacher Education Program (TEP)
• Grade Point Average for College of Education Majors: Overall Cumulative GPA 2.5, Professional Studies GPA 2.75, Teaching Field GPA 2.75.
• Grade Point Average for Secondary Majors: Overall Cumulative GPA 2.5, Professional Courses GPA 2.5, Courses for Certification GPA 2.75
• Completion of all methods courses with a grade of “C” or higher
• The transcript should not reflect any grades of “I” or “F” in the required courses
• Praxis II Test – passing scores on each required test respective to the major
• Field experience – a minimum of 22 completed days
• Alabama Prospective Teacher Testing (APTT) – passing score in all areas
• ABI/FBI Background check (fingerprinting on file)
• Current Tuberculosis test – tested clear within a three year window

Placement and Assignment of Interns

• The College of Education and its school partners jointly determine the placements of interns to maximize the learn­ing experience for candidates and P-12 students
• A list of interns is forwarded to the superintendents of education in a number of area school systems for requested assignment and placement one semester prior to the internship semester.
• Classroom teachers are accom­plished school professionals who are jointly selected by the College of Education and the partnering schools. After selection, classroom teachers are prepared for their roles as mentors by the University supervisor. Classroom teachers are selected from a roster which meets the Alabama State Board of Education require­ments for cooperating teachers.
• Internship is available during Fall and Spring of each year. Summer internship is not an option.
• Interns are not placed at schools that employ family members.
• Interns are not placed at schools in which relatives attend.
• Secondary interns are not placed at high schools from which they graduated.
• At Athens State University, internship is considered a full-semester, full-time assignment for 75 consecutive days.

***Students must still register for an internship course specific to the plan of study. The internship should be completed the last semester in attendance.
The only courses that may be taken during internship are those specified in the respective programs.***

For more information please contact the Clinical Experience Office at internship@my.athens.edu or call (256) 216-6620.

Visit the Internship_Help! Website for more information.

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     Office of the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Support Services
     300 N. Beaty Street
     Athens, AL 35611

Phone: (256) 233-8175.

Control Number: 1500-0902
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