Internship
A. Eligibility for Internship
1. Students are eligible to enroll in the Internship anytime after their first semester of study. At least 6 internship credits are required.
2. Due to the nature of the Internship, students are to make every effort to complete the following courses prior to beginning their internship: EDLA 608, 612 and 615.
B. Duration of Internship
1. The Internship is 540 hours in duration, which is the recommended length by ISLLC. Students are permitted to earn up to twenty (20) hours of credit toward their Internship through approved activities in courses numbered EDLA 608 through EDLA 642. Internship credit may not be accumulated in any EDUC courses.
2. Students enroll in 3 credits during their first semester of internship work and thereafter maintain continuous enrollment of at least 1 credit/semester until internship hours are completed.
C. Site of Internship
1. Students are highly encouraged to serve their Internship experience outside of their current teaching assignment. Since it is impossible to predict where future job opportunities will arise, students must have a variety of practical administrative experiences in order to better qualify for future vacancies.
2. Students are responsible for seeking the approval of the appropriate building principal with which the Internship will be served.
D. Internship Supervisor
The Graduate Department of Educational Leadership and Instructional Design is solely responsible for the appointment of the Internship Supervisor. Any questions about the Internship experience shall be directed to the appointed faculty member.
F. Internship Handbook
The Principal Internship Handbook can be downloaded in PDF file.