Internship Academy

Timeline and how to join

Work with your advisor to ensure you have the right course work plan.

Complete your internship during your final two semesters (senior year), as part of the teacher education program.

Your internship starts in the fall and continues into the spring. You follow the calendar at your school placement site.

Know the process

1. If your advisor clears you for IA, you will receive an email with application information in December of your junior year.
2. Participate in one-on-one and group interviews with schools in the spring semester.
3. Begin your internship in the fall of your senior year. Finish your internship in the spring.

Is the Internship Academy the right fit for you?

The IA is rigorous, and time and work intensive. As an intern, you spend more time in the classroom, preparing for lessons, reflecting and refining you craft.

Consider the IA if you:

• Have good time management skills
• Deal with stress well
• Work well with others
• Are available to be in the classroom 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Are eager to jump into teaching right away

The traditional route of fall practicum and spring student teaching also gives you excellent preparation. Both programs address the same course competencies and prepare you for certification.

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