USF St. Petersburg College of Education- Internship Office
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Welcome to the Office of Clinical Experiences Website. The purpose of this website is to provide you with key information about the internship experiences in the College of Education at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Our website acts as the link between the Office of Clinical Experiences, interns, cooperating teachers, university supervisors, and our school district partners. Available on this site are links to frequently asked questions, intern handbooks, sample evaluation forms and much more. Our website will also provide alerts and updates to new information.
We have high expectations for our interns. The faculty and staff of the College of Education are here to help you become knowledgeable professionals, reflective teachers and collaborative leaders.
Bonnie A. Braun, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Clinical Experiences
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Vivian Fueyo, Ph. D.
Professor and Founding Dean |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Internship
GENERAL
- Q. What is final internship?
A. The final internship is typically the last step in your teacher preparation program. It provides an extended classroom experience.
- Q. How long is final internship?
A. Internship is one full semester.
- Q. How many days a week do I have to teach and how long am I required to be
in the classroom?
A. Internship is Monday through Friday and an intern is required to follow the
schedule and hours of their cooperating teacher.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Q. When do I apply for Final Internship?
A. Applications are due in January for Fall internships and in June for Spring
Internships.
- Q. Why do I have to apply so far in advance for internship?
A. Internship applications must pass through several offices, both at the University
and at the local school district. Each stop requires time to complete.
- Q. What happens if I miss the application deadline?
A. Applicants who miss the deadline may appeal to the Student Appeals Committee.
Forms may be obtained in the COE office.
- Q. In which county may I choose to intern?
A. Counties in which USFSP supervise interns include: Hernando, Hillsborough,
Manatee, Pasco and Pinellas.
- Q. What if I want to intern in a location other than those listed?
A. Please refer to the Guest Internship section found on this website.
- Q. What if I want to intern in a non-public school?
A. The non-public school must meet accreditation requirements and adhere to the
Sunshine State curriculum guidelines. The cooperating teacher must be certified in the same field as the intern’s degree program. The cooperating teacher must also have at least three years of teaching experience and have taken a clinical education training course as mandated by the Department of Education. For further information, contact the Office of Clinical Experiences.
- Q. May I intern at a school I have attended or have family attending employed?
A. No, interns may not intern at a school where they have attended or have family
attending or employed. This can cause a conflict of interest and the role of the
intern may be comprised.
- Q. May I request placement at a particular public school?
A. No, placements are made at the discretion of the school district. School districts
do not honor such requests and have asked us to inform our students of this
policy
- Q. What if I have day care, transportation or other concerns?
A. There is a special place on the internship application for information regarding extenuating circumstances. School districts will honor that information if at all possible.
- Q. How do I register for Final Internship?
A. Check Oasis for the appropriate course and section number. If you have questions,
Contact your Academic Advisor of the Office of Clinical Experiences.
- Q. What are the steps to withdraw an application?
A. Students must follow university procedures to drop the course. It is also the
responsibility of the student to inform the Office of Clinical Experiences, so the
school district might be informed.
Placement
- Q. How do I find out where I have been placed?
A. Approximately one month prior to the start of your internship, you will receive a letter from the Office of Clinical Experiences with the name of your cooperating teacher and your school. This letter will also contain information regarding the Orientation Seminars.
- Q. What is the policy for changing placements?
A. All placements are final. Changes can only be made by the Coordinator of
of Clinical Experiences.
- Q. Is it possible to take classes during Final Internship?
A. In order to enroll in other classes during Final Internship, students must petition the
Student Appeals Committee for approval.
- Q. What are the Final Internship Seminars?
A. Interns must attend 3 and a half days of orientation seminars prior to the start
of the final internship in order to provide information on the specific requirements of
the experience. Interns will also return periodically to the university for other day
long seminars.
- Q. May I start my final internship early and will this time count towards completion of my hours?
A. While you are encouraged to meet with your cooperating teacher prior to the start
of your final internship, these hours will not be counted towards completion of the
experience.
- Q. What is the dress code for final internship?
A. Interns should be dressed appropriately for the role of the professional person,
conforming to dress code and culture of the assigned school.
- Q. What happens if I miss a day of my internship?
A. Interns are allowed no absences during their internship. If an illness or an
emergency occurs, it is the responsibility of the intern to inform the cooperating
teacher and the university supervisor of their absence. All absences must be made
up at the end of the internship.
- Q. May I be paid as a substitute teacher if my cooperating teacher is absent?
A. Interns are inexperienced teachers who are honing their pedagogical skills under
the guidance of an experienced teacher. Interns may not assume substitute positions
during the internship.
EVALUATION
- Q. How will I be evaluated during my internship?
A. Both the cooperating teacher and the university supervisor will utilize various
written forms to provide you with feedback regarding your teaching. In addition,
you and your cooperating teacher may want to establish a time each day to review
the day’s events and plan for the next day.
- Q. What is the grading procedure for Internship?
A. Most internships are graded on the S/U scale. In order to receive a Satisfactor
in Internship, interns must complete all written assignments satisfactorily and all
ratings on the Final Intern Evaluations must be at “3” or above. A grade of
Unsatisfactory will be given if the intern cannot perform the duties required of an
intern.
GRADUATION/CERTIFICATION
- Q. What must I do to ensure I graduate?
A. In order to graduate, you must be sure to complete the application by the university
deadline.
- Q. How do I get certified as a teacher?
A. Certification information is available on the World Wide Web from the state
Department of Education at www.fldoe.org/edcert/. You should not apply for a
teaching certificate before your degree has been awarded/posted. Interns are
encouraged to work with the hiring district personnel office to facilitate this process.
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Fingerprinting Information |
Please be advised that ALL school districts in Florida require final internship students to complete (clear) the fingerprinting and security process prior to the beginning date of their internship. The cost of the fingerprinting process is the sole responsibility of the intern. Most Florida school districts screen employees and volunteers in accordance with Florida Statute 435.03 or 435.04. Pinellas County uses 435.04 – Level 2 Screening Standard. Please make sure that you consult school district policy for the school district in which you will be interning.
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Prior to Final Internship |
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Candidates must receive evaluations at the Fulfilled Level for at least 6 of the FEAPs OR Bridging level on all 12 FEAP's on FEAP Portfolio
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Welcome to the internship application process. The following information pertains to your final internship application. Questions about level one or level two internships or practicum should be directed to the academic advisors.
- We have included friendly reminders and tips which will help insure that your application is completed correctly.
Students requesting an internship in the Pinellas County School District go to Step 1.
- PHCC Students Only: Skip step 1, and go to the your program page given below and complete your Final Internship Application
Step 1: In order to intern in the Pinellas County School District, you will need to have a cleared fingerprint record.Obtain a Fingerprinting packet from the College of Education Internship Office before submitting your application to intern. PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS DISTRICT POLICIES:
NOTE : Criminal convictions mean a conviction by a jury or by a Court and shall also include the forfeiture of any bail, bond or other security deposited to secure appearance by a person charged with having committed a felony or misdemeanor, the payment of a fine, a plea of nolo contendere, the imposition of a deferred or suspended sentence by the Court, adjudication withheld, finding of guilt, a plea of no contest or pre-trial intervention.
- CANNOT INTERN : Felony crimes of violence, felony sale of controlled substances, felony sexual related crimes, lewd and lascivious crimes, indecent exposure and felony child abuse crimes.
- CANNOT INTERN IF CONVICTION WAS WITHIN THE LAST 10 YEARS. WILL CONSIDER AND CAREFULLY REVIEW IF CONVICTION WAS BEYOND 10 YEARS: Other felony crimes and other miisdemeanor crimes of a sexual nature, or misdemeanor crimes related to children.
- CANNOT INTERN IF CONVICTION WAS WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS, WILL CONSIDER AND CAREFULLY REVIEW IF CONVICTION WAS COMMITTED BEYOND 5 YEARS: Misdemeanor drugs, misdemeanor crimes of violence, misdemeanor crimes involving weapons.
- CASE BY CASE REVIEW: Other misdemeanors, Multiple arrests, Offenses which are directly related to duties and responsibilities of the particular position.
Step 2: Complete an online application by the deadline date:
- Deadlines for Submitting Application:
To Intern in Fall Semester: Applications will be accepted by your advisor from December 1st through January 15th.
To Intern in Spring Semester: Applications will be accepted by your advisor from May 1st through June 15th
The time allows paperwork to be processed, courses to be completed and placements to be made.
- Directions for Submitting Internship Application (.pdf)
(Read and print these before opening the Internship Application)
- Go to the Programs given below and complete your Final Internship Application (See BELOW)
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Important Registration Information |
As with all courses, the final internship experience is a course for which you will need to register. Please register at the campus through wich you are doing your internship and use the appropriate corresponding course number for your major. The Internship Office may have to change your registration if you register incorrectly. This may result in an increase in fees. You will be notified in writing if a change is made. If you are unsure of the section for which to register, please contact our office prior to registration to ascertain your correct internship sections (727-873-4269).
Undergraduate Students
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Elementary Education - EDE4940 (10-12) hours, No Seminar hours required.
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English Education - LAE4940 (10) hours and LAE4936 (2) Seminar hours required.
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Exceptional Student Education - EEX4940 (9) hours, EEX4936 (1) Senior Seminar hour.
Graduate Students
Graduate students need to register for six (6) hours of Internship (course #6947).
Graduate interns will need to contact their department to determine which section number and department they will need to register.
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Elementary Education - EDG6947,
Elementary/Dual Track, 6 hours, no seminar hours required
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Exceptional Student Education - EDG6947, Special Education, 6 hours, no seminar hours required.
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Pasco County Internship Applications |
Level II Application for PHCC Interns
Print out this form and submit it to:
Internship Office
College of Education, Coquina 201
USF St. Petersburg
140 7th Avenue S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
by the following dates:
For Spring October 15th
For Fall April 15th |
Final Internship Application
Follow the instructions on the site above and submit your application to:
Internship Office
College of Education, Coquina 201
USF St. Petersburg
140 7th Avenue S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
by the following dates:
For Fall January 15th
For Spring June 15th |
Elementary Education (Undergraduate) |
Level I Internship:
Students spend one day per week in a supervised in-school experience and attend seminars as scheduled. No application necessary. Students register for the following course: EDE 4941 Childhood Education Internship Level I (3).
Level II Internship:
Students spend two days per week in a supervised internship experience in classroom settings and attend seminars as schedules. Applications for Level II must be completed and submitted by deadline dates given below. Students register for the following course: (6) EDE 4942 - Childhood Education Internship Level II.
Final Internship: The teacher candidate is required to demonstrate professional competencies during one semester of full day internship in a public or private elementary school and attend seminars. An applications must be submitted two semesters before Final Internship will be taken to the students' advisor by the deadline date to be approved for internship (For fall final internship applications will be accepted December 1st through January 15th. For spring final internship applications will be accepted May 1st through June 15th. Student will register for the following course: Internship: (10-12) EDE 4940 - Elementary Education Final Internship.
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Level II Application
Print out this form and submit it to Dr. Braun, Coquina 211 or Coquina 201 in her mailbox by the following dates:
For Spring October 15th
For Fall April 15th |
Final Internship Application
Follow the instructions on the site above and submit your application to Dr. Braun, Coquina 211 or Coquina 201 in her mailbox by the following dates:
For Fall January 15th
For Spring June 15th |
Elementary Education (Graduate Dual Track) |
Graduate Practicum:Students spend two days per week in a supervised internship experience in classroom settings and attend a seminars as scheduled. Applications for Graduate Practicum must be completed and submitted by deadline given below. Students register for the following course: EDG 6931 Practicum in Elementary Education (3).
Final Internship: The teacher candidate is required to demonstrate professional competencies during one semester of full day internship in a public or private elementary school and attend seminars. An application must be submitted two semesters before Final Internship will be taken to the students' advisor by the deadline date to be approved for internship. Student will register for the following course: EDG 6947 Final Internship (6)
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Practicum Application
Print out this form and submit it to Dr. Braun, Coquina 211 or Coquina 201 in her mailbox by the following dates:
For Spring October 15th
For Fall April 15t |
Final Internship Application
Follow the instructions on the site above and submit your application to Dr. Braun, Coquina 211 or Coquina 201 in her mailbox by the following dates:
For Fall January 15th
For Spring June 15th
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Final Internship Application
Follow the instructions on the site above and submit your application to Dr. Braun, Coquina 211 or Coquina 201 in her mailbox
For Fall January 15th
For Spring June 15th
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Exceptional Student Education (Undergraduate) |
Undergraduate Students are required to complete the following practicums :
Practicum Level I:Is part of the Intro to Special Education class. Students will be visiting different schools to gain experience in classrooms
Practicum Level II: Designed to provide teacher candidates with carefully planned and supervised clinical experiences with exceptional students populations in an elementary school setting. Candidates demonstrate the ability to apply concepts, theories and research. This course is a two day a week practicum. Student would register for the following course: EEX 4941 Practicum in Exceptional Student Education - (1-4) ED EDS
Practicum Level III:Designed to provide teacher candidates with carefully planned and supervised clinical experiences with exceptional students populations. The student teacher will be placed in either a middle school or a high school in order to understand the issues surrounding special education in a secondary setting. Candidates demonstrate the ability to apply concepts, theories and research. This course is a two day a week practicum.
Final Internship: One full semester of internship in an accredited public or private school with seminar. Student would register for the following courses:
EEX 4940 Internship: Exceptional Student Education - (1-10) ED EDS
EEX 4936 Senior Seminar in Exceptional Student Education - (1) ED EDS |
Undergraduate Practicum Application - Level II
Undergraduate Practicum Application - Level III
Print out appropriate application form and submit it to Dr. Braun, Coquina 211 or Coquina 201 in her mailbox by the following dates:
For Spring October 15th
For Fall April 15th |
Final Internship Application
Follow the instructions on the site above and submit your application to Dr. Braun, Coquina 211 or Coquina 201 in her mailbox by the following dates:
For Fall January 15th
For Spring June 15th
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Exceptional Student Education (Graduate, MAT) |
Undergraduate Students are required to complete the following practicums :
Final Internship: One full semester of internship in an accredited public or private school with seminar. Student would register for the following courses:
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Final Internship Application
Follow the instructions on the site above and submit your application to Dr. Braun, Coquina 211 or Coquina 201 in her mailbox by the following dates:
For Fall January 15th
For Spring June 15th
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Guest Teaching Internships |
A Guest Teaching Internship is a teaching internship outside of the USF St. Petersburg service area (i.e., outside of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, and Manatee Counties) that is arranged with another regionally accredited university. We allow a candidate to do a Guest Teaching Internship for his or her final internship in the case of an emergency or in extreme, extenuating circumstances. Prior approval must be received from the Office of Clinical Experiences. When we permit a guest internship, the intern is required to work closely with the Office of Clinical Experiences to ensure a successful Guest Teaching Internship. Because of the additional expenses incurred in the case of a Guest Teaching Internship, we also require the candidate to pay additional fees for supervision or for other expenses typically associated with Guest Teaching Internships. These fees are the sole responsibility of the intern. |
Intern Resources
Ethics: This link takes you to the Florida Department of Education’s State Board of Education Administrative Rules pertaining to the Professional Code of Conduct for Teachers.
http://www.fldoe.org/edstandards/code_of_ethics.asp
Florida Educator Accomplished Practices: All USF St. Petersburg teacher candidates are required by the Florida Department of Education to demonstrate mastery of each of the Preprofessional Florida Educator Accomplished Practices. The helpful website below provides interns, university supervisors and cooperating teachers with a description and sample indicators for each of the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices. In some of our documents, we refer to these professional standards as the APs. http://cdnportfolio.net/ap.php
Florida Sunshine State Standards: USF St. Petersburg teacher candidates are required to incorporate the Sunshine State Standards into their lesson plans and instruction. This Florida Department of Education website provides copies of the standards, background information, and helpful links.
http://www.flstandards.org
Beginning Teacher Toolbox: The link below provides new teachers and teacher candidates with a variety of resources to make the first days of any school year more manageable.
http://www.inspiringteachers.com/bttindex.html
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: The link below provides information and suggestions to assist teachers and teacher candidates in the integration of technology into their teaching.
http://etc.usf.edu
WebQuest: The link below offers teachers and teacher candidates some research-based strategies for the development of inquiry-oriented lessons, including lesson formats and activities.
http://www.webquest.org
Florida Professional Teacher Certification: This Florida Department of Education webpage provides information regarding processes for obtaining a Florida Teaching Certificate. Completion of an approved teacher preparation program, such as the one at USF St. Petersburg, does not guarantee professional teacher certification. It does guarantee eligibility.
http://www.fldoe.org/edcert
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Florida School District Information |
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Internship Office Contact Information |
College of Education, Coquina 201
USF St. Petersburg
140 7th Avenue S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 553-4269
FAX 727-553-4191
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