Application Process
The application process has three steps. Each step requires submission of an application
and requires approval from the TIP office before moving on to the next step.
Review the Am I Eligible section below to confirm you meet the requirements for applying to the Teacher Internship
Program.
Eligibility Requirements
If you meet the requirements listed below, you are able to move on to Step 1: Eligibility Approval of the application process. If you do not meet all the requirements, please reach
out to your Program Coordinator to discuss your options.
| Requirement |
Description |
| Program |
Phase 1: Teacher candidates are internship eligible in the first phase of their program if
they have completed the CTC-required 120 hours by completing CI 180T Introduction
to Pedagogy and Curriculum Development (offered in the Summer). This course is offered
at an additional cost via Fresno State's Continuing Global Education (CGE) Open University Summer Enrollment. Follow CGE's registration instructions for CI-180T during the summer session. Please contact the Teacher Internship Program or your program coordinator for additional assistance.
Phase 2+: Teacher candidates are internship eligible in the second phase of their program.
|
| Admission |
Admission to Fresno State and one of the following Credential Programs:
- Dual*
- Education Specialist
- Multiple Subject
- Single Subject
*Dual Credential candidates should check with the program coordinator, as accepting
an internship prior to completing the program may affect your ability to attain the
multiple credential option.
|
| Undergraduate Degree |
From an accredited college or university. |
| U.S. Constitution |
Complete a course in the U.S. Constitution (with a ‘C’ or better) or pass an approved
exam. |
| Subject Matter Competency |
Subject Matter Competent either by CSET exam, coursework, or degree.
|
Submission of Eligibility Approval Application
Internships require approval from the Credential Program Coordinator and/or Academic
Subject Matter Area Department before a teaching contract can be signed. For Step
1: Eligibility Approval, you will need to complete an Eligibility Form and submit
the TIP Eligibility Approval Application via Google Forms.
Eligibility Form
Complete the corresponding Eligibility Form for your Credential Program.
| Program |
Eligibility Form |
Approved by |
Multiple
Subject |
Multiple Subject Internship:
Eligibility Form |
Program Coordinator |
Education
Specialist |
Education Specialist Internship:
Eligibility Form |
Program Coordinator |
Single
Subject |
Single Subject Internship:
Eligibility Form |
Program Coordinator |
Eligibility Approval Application
The TIP Eligibility Approval Application via Google Forms needs to be completed in
full.
- The Required Documents section of the application allows you to upload the Eligibility
Form and offer letter from your hiring district.
- Documents emailed to the TIP office will not be accepted, and you will be directed
to submit them via the link below.
- Acceptable offer letters include a re-hire or job offer letter and/or a contract reflecting
terms of employment for the period in which the intern credential is to be issued.
- Once the application is submitted, please allow 10-15 business days for TIP to process
your application.
If you have any questions regarding the TIP Eligibility Approval Application, you
may call or email the TIP office.
| Application Period |
Approval Application via Google Forms |
| Fall 2025 Semester: March 17, 2025 - December 1, 2025 |
Fall 2025 Eligibility Approval Application
|
| Spring 2026 Semester: December 20, 2025- May 1, 2026 |
Currently Unavailable |
Submission of Preliminary Approval Application
Once your TIP Eligibility Approval Application from Step 1 is reviewed and accepted,
the TIP office will send you an email with instructions on how to complete Step 2:
Preliminary Approval.
This email will include two attachments and a link to the TIP Preliminary Approval
Application via Google Survey. Once the application is submitted, please allow 10-15
business days for TIP to process your application.
Submission of Final Approval Application
Once your Preliminary Approval Application is reviewed and accepted, the TIP office
will send you an email with instructions on how to complete Step 3: Final Approval.
This email will will include one attachment and will connect you with the Credential
Analyst to submit your application for the Internship Credential.
Please review the Teacher Education Programs Handbook for current Teacher Internship Program Specific Policies & Procedures. The following updates are policies that have been introduced during the current
academic year.
| Dates |
Description |
| Effective April 1, 2025 |
Teacher candidates in the Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, and Single Subject
Credential Programs may be eligible for an internship during the initial phase of
clinical practice after successfully completing CI 180T (offered in the Summer through
the Division of Continuing and Global Education), which fulfills the CTC-required
120 hours of pre-service coursework necessary for internship eligibility.
|
District Partners
The University is under no obligation to accept credential candidates as "university
interns" or "internships that are outside of the university's 45-mile radius service
area" (including but not limited to experiences in Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare
counties) as the Teacher Internship Program (TIP) is an auxiliary service provided
to Fresno State teacher credential candidate. The University does not accept teaching
employment contracts from private schools, charter schools, or online schools not
affiliated with a public school district.
Disclaimer: TIP can't confirm if the districts below are currently hiring. The list below includes
but is not limited to, district partners and school sites we have previously worked
with and have an MOU currently on file. Check with the TIP office if you’re unsure
of your district site.
| District Partners |
School Sites |
| Caruthers Unified School District |
Caruthers Elementary School
|
| Central Unified School District |
Teague Elementary School
|
| Chawanakee Unified School District |
Minarets and Charter High School
Hillside Elementary School
|
| Clovis Unified School District |
Reyburn Intermediate School
Clovis East High School
Oraze Elementary School
Reagan Elementary School
Fugman Elementary School
Young Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Maple Creek Elementary School
Red Bank Elementary School
Granite Ridge Intermediate School
Dry Creek Elementary School
Gateway High School
Woods Elementary School
Tarpey Elementary School
|
| Coalinga-Huron Unified School District |
Huron Middle School
|
| Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District |
Cutler Elementary School
|
| Dinuba Unified School District |
Dinuba High School
|
| Firebaugh-Las Deltas Unified School District |
Firebaugh Middle School
Firebaugh High School |
| Fowler Unified School District |
John Sutter Middle School
Fowler High School |
| Fresno County Office of Education |
Big Picture Educational Academy
Clovis Global Academy
Edison-Bethune Charter Academy
|
| Fresno Unified School District |
Phoenix Secondary Academy
Roosevelt High School
Heaton Elementary School
Fresno High School
Scandinavian Middle School
Sequoia Middle School
Kings Canyon Middle School
Cooper Middle School
Learnworth Elementary School
Edison High School
Fremont Elementary School
eLearn Academy
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary School
Rutherford B. Gaston Middle School
McLane High School
Edison Computech Middle School
Greenberg Elementary School
Ann B. Leavenworth Elementary School
Elizabeth Terronez Middle School
Yosemite Middle School |
| Golden Plains Unified School District |
Tranquility Elementary School
Tranquility High School
San Joaquin Elementary
|
| Golden Valley Unified School District |
Webster Elementary School |
| Hanford Joint Union School District |
Hanford West High School
Handford Joint Union High School
|
| Kerman Unified School District |
Goldenrod Elementary School |
| Kings Canyon Unified School District |
Orange Cove High School
Alta Elementary School
Citrus Middle School |
| Laton Joint Unified School District |
Laton Elementary School
Laton Middle School
Laton High School |
| Learn Academy |
Learn Academy, Fresno |
| Madera County Superintendent of Schools |
Gould Educational Center |
| Madera Unified School District |
Madera High School
Martin Luther King Middle School
Matilda Torres High School
Jack G. Desmond Middle School
Dixieland Elementary School |
| Orange Center School District |
Orange Center Elementary School |
| Pioneer Union Elementary District |
Pioneer Middle School |
| Porterville Unified School District |
Monache High School |
| Sanger Unified School District |
Sanger West High School
Sanger High School |
| Stone Corral ESD |
Stone Corral Elementary School |
| Visalia Unified School District |
Ridgeview Middle School
Redwood High School |
Prerequisites for becoming an Intern:
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Single Subject may vary based on the subject you are pursuing.
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Mulitple Subject: EHD 50, CI 100, CI 163, LEE 158, LEE 159
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Education Specialist: Please contact EDS Coordinator, Dr. Michael Mahoney mwmm@csufresno.edu
Additional Internship Requirements:
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Undergraduate Degree from an accredited college/university
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Complete a course in the U.S. Constitution or pass an approved exam
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Admission to our Credential Program
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Meet the Subject Matter Competency either by CSET exam or coursework
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Prerequisite coursework: Recommendation from Single Subject Academic Advisor or Program
Coordinator for SPED applicants.
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A complete Teacher Internship Program application
Yes, however, Fresno State Liberal Studies graduates (Spring 2016 or after) do not
need to take the CSET if they are pursuing a Multiple Subject, Dual, or Education
Specialist credentials.
AB 312: Says "subject matter competency" can be met with a degree, coursework, the
CSET, and/or a combination of them. Therefore, please check with your Teacher Credential
Program Coordinator regarding the new policy.
If you are enrolled in the Credential Program AND you meet the minimum intern eligibility
requirements, complete Step 1 “How to Apply” section of the TIP website.
It takes 10-15 business days to process your application.
Depending on your teacher credentialing program it could take anywhere from 1 to 4
semesters. For specifics, contact your program coordinator.
Yes, once accepted into the Teacher Internship Program, there will be a nonrefundable
charge of $1,600 per semester in addition to tuition. This will be paid through monthly
salary deduction within your hiring district. These fees help to provide interns with
the additional support hours required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Once you are admitted to the TIP, you will be directed to apply for the Teacher Internship
Credential in ED 100. The credential application processing fee is $25.00. This fee
is non-refundable.
The current CTC fee is $102.65. You will pay approximately $52.65 if you hold a current
Certificate of Clearance.
No. Your courses will be the same except for your student teaching. Your student
teaching may be a little different depending on how early you start the TIP. Completion
of an internship program results in the same preliminary credential as is earned through
a traditional program.
If you are enrolled in the Credential Program AND you meet the minimum intern eligibility
requirements, complete steps 1 and 2 under the “How to Apply” section of the TIP website.
If you are not enrolled in the Credential Program, get more information on the application process. If you are not sure if you meet the eligibility requirements, you may contact the
Internship Office at internship@csufresno.edu.
No. The university does not accept teaching employment contracts from private schools
or charter schools not affiliated with a public school district.
No. The job offer has to be within 45 miles of campus and there must be a District
MOU on file with the TIP Office. Charger and/or private schools not affiliated with
a public school district are ineligible. Check with the TIP office if you’re unsure
of your job offer.
No. All students are responsible for finding their placements. At times, districts
will contact our office inquiring about applicants in certain subject areas. With
your permission, we can share your contact information with school districts.
Immediately contact the Office of Clinical Practice if you are enrolled in student
teaching as students on a permit cannot be enrolled in field coursework, nor can become
interns under these types of permits.
STSP/PIPs are offered through a school district. These permits give you one year
to become intern eligible. Once you become intern eligible or your STSP/PIP expires,
you could then apply for the TIP if you are an “admitted” Fresno State student.
An MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) is an agreement between the Kremen School of
Ed, the hiring school district, and an intern. Therefore, the MOU will be provided
to the intern after submitting the employment contract, and educational plan, and
receiving preliminary approval from the TIP Office.
Yes. All credential program candidates must have a signed contract from an approved
school district before applying to the TIP.
Yes, the State of California allows an intern to challenge the coursework portion
of either a Multiple or Single Subject Internship Program via an Early Completion
Intern Option. Click here for more details:
Early Completion Intern Option Guidelines.
The TIP runs transcripts on all interns at the beginning of every semester. If you
earn grades such as D, F, IC, NC, or W you will be placed on academic probation and
you will not be able to apply for the Preliminary Credential until you have "retaken,"
and successfully passed the course.
Interns who are on "academic" probation will remain on academic probation until their
credential program (GPA) is above a 3.0. An intern could be dropped from the Internship
Program and/or the Teacher Credential Program if they are unable to successfully maintain
a 3.0 GPA over three successive terms; and/or for repeated failure to progress towards
a successfull GPA attainment (see University Academic Standing Regulations).
