IMPACT Intern Program

Eligibility Requirement Details:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution (If your degree was completed from an institution outside of the US, you must get your transcripts evaluated from an approved agency confirming an equivalent degree. View Approved Agencies)
• Basic Skills Requirement (BSR)  | View BSR informational video, Complete BSR Calculator
• Subject Matter Competency Completion | View Details, View Subject Matter informational video
• United States Constitution Requirement | Learn More
• Certificate of Clearance | View Details, View Tutorial Video
• Completion of an Intern Pre-Service Preparation Program* OR proof of valid CA teaching credential (Single, Multiple or SPED Preliminary or Clear teaching credential) *View tab below to learn more about our Pre-Service Preparation Program!
• Verification of employment as a certificated teacher of record from an IMPACT Program partner district/school. Click HERE to view the sample Verification of Employment

If you meet all of the program eligibility requirements by one of the IMPACT Intern Program deadline dates, complete the online application.

Candidates earning their Preliminary Teaching Credential through an Internship Program (e.g. IMPACT Intern Program), must first complete a pre-service preparation program (minimum of 120 clock hours). Pre-Service includes (but is not limited to) foundational preparation in classroom management and planning, reading/language arts, human development, and specific content regarding teaching English learners. Learn about TCSJ’s Pre-Service Preparation by visiting https://teacherscollegesj.edu/preliminary-teaching-credential-programs/pre-service-preparation-program/ or by requesting an info video (below).

Request a Pre-Service Program Informational Video: 

Basic Skills Requirement (BSR) Coursework Evaluation Details:

To have your coursework evaluated for basic skills requirement by TCSJ, follow these steps:

1. Begin by applying to our pre-service preparation program.

2. During the application process, you’ll have the option to request TCSJ’s evaluation of your coursework. You’ll also receive a link to complete the BSR coursework evaluation form.

3. Please note that there is a $135 coursework evaluation fee, which will be added to the application fee, bringing the total to $200.

4. Your evaluation will be finalized within 15 days once we have received the following: Your submitted application with the completed form, payment of the $200 fee, and Official transcripts of the coursework you wish to have evaluated.

Subject Matter Coursework Evaluation Details:

Subject Matter evaluations are currently delayed and will resume on January 2, 2024. To have your coursework evaluated for subject matter competency after January 2, 2024 by TCSJ, follow these steps: 

1. Begin by applying to our pre-service preparation program.

2. During the application process, you’ll have the option to request TCSJ’s evaluation of your coursework. You’ll also receive a link to complete the subject matter coursework evaluation form.

3. Please note that there is a $135 coursework evaluation fee*, which will be added to the application fee, bringing the total to $200. *If you paid the $135 BSR coursework evaluation fee,  you are not required to pay a second fee of $135.

4. Your evaluation will be finalized within 15 days AFTER JANUARY 2, 2024, once we have received the following: Your submitted application with the completed form, payment of the $200 fee, and Official transcripts of the coursework you wish to have evaluated.

Questions? Contact our admissions department at tcsjadmissions@sjcoe.net. 

• Single Subject (coursework offered at the Stockton & Ceres campus): Art, English,  Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Science, World Languages 
• Multiple Subject (coursework offered at the Stockton & Ceres campus)
• Mild to Moderate Support Needs (coursework offered at the Stockton & Ceres campus)
• Extensive Support Needs (coursework offered at the Stockton & Ceres campus)
• Early Childhood Special Education (coursework offered at the Stockton campus only)

IMPACT Program Service Area

THE APPLICATION TO APPLY FOR THE IMPACT INTERN PROGRAM TO BEGIN IN FALL OF 2024 WILL AVAILABLE BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2024.

Multiple Subject IMPACT Program:

Early-Start:

• Application Deadline: July 9
• Class Start Date: July 23
• Two-Year class schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5-8pm
• Location(s) Available: Stockton

Late-Start

• Application Deadline: September 17
• Class Start Date: October 1
• Two-Year Class Schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5-8pm
• Location(s) Available: Stockton & Ceres

Single Subject IMPACT Program:

Early-Start:

• Application Deadline: July 9
• Class Start Date: July 23
• Two-Year class schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5-8pm
• Location(s) Available: Stockton

Late-Start

• Application Deadline: September 17
• Class Start Date: October 1
• Two-Year Class Schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5-8pm
• Location(s) Available: Stockton & Ceres

Early Childhood Special Education IMPACT Program:

Late-Start Only

• Application Deadline: August 20
• Class Start Date: September 3
• Two-Year Class Schedule*: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5-8pm (*Tues/Wed/Thur evenings for the first semester)
• Location(s) Available: Stockton

Mild to Moderate Support Needs:

Early-Start:

• Application Deadline: July 9
• Class Start Date: July 23
• Two-Year class schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5-8pm
• Location(s) Available: Stockton

Late-Start

• Application Deadline: August 20
• Class Start Date: September 3
• Two-Year Class Schedule*: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5-8pm (*Tues/Wed/Thur evenings for the first semester)
• Location(s) Available: Stockton & Ceres

Extensive Support Needs:

Early-Start:

• Application Deadline: July 9
• Class Start Date: July 23
• Two-Year class schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5-8pm
• Location(s) Available: Stockton

Late-Start

• Application Deadline: August 20
• Class Start Date: September 3
• Two-Year Class Schedule*: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5-8pm (*Tues/Wed/Thur evenings for the first semester)
• Location(s) Available: Stockton & Ceres

Early Childhood Special Education Program (26 Units)

• EDSP 212a: Foundations of Educational Programming for Students with Extensive Support Needs (2)
• EDSP 230: Curriculum, Environments, and Intervention for Early Childhood Education (4)
• EDSP 232 Communication, Language, and Literacy Development in Early Childhood (3)
• EDSP 207 Engaging and Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (2)
• EDSP 231 Assessment and Evaluation for Early Childhood (2)
• EDSP 201 Positive and Supportive Learning Environments for Students with Disabilities (1)
• EDSP 203 Collaboration and Communication (1)
• EDSP 208 Educating Students with Complex and Diverse Social, Behavioral, and Emotional Health Needs (1)
• 206B Child Development and Implications for Teaching and Learning (1)
• EDSP 233 Planning and Assessing for Learning (1)
• EDSP 209 Access and Inclusion for Students with Health, Mobility, Movement, and Sensory Needs (2)
• EDSP 205B Equity and Access for Students with Diverse Disabilities (1)
• EDSP 210 Special Education: Historical, Political and Personal Implications and Perspectives (1)
• SPED 281-284 Support Supervision: Education Specialist (4)

Extensive Support Needs Program (36 Units)

• EDSP 201 Positive and Supportive Learning Environments for Students with Disabilities (1)
• EDSP 203 Collaboration and Communication (1)
• EDSP 205B Equity and Access for Students with Diverse Disabilities (1)
• EDSP 206B Child Development and Implications for Teaching and Learning (1)
• EDSP 207: Engaging and Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (2)
• EDSP 208 Educating Students with Complex and Diverse Social, Behavioral, and Emotional Health Needs (1)
• EDSP 209 Access and Inclusion for Students with Health, Mobility, Movement, and Sensory Needs (2)
• EDSP 210 Special Education: Historical, Political and Personal Implications and Perspectives (1)
• EDSP 211 Teaching and Engaging Learners with Extensive Support Needs (4)
• EDSP 212a Foundations of Educational Programming for Students with Extensive Support Needs (2)
• EDSP 212b Assessment and Evaluation of Individuals with Extensive Support Needs (2)
• EDSP 213 Reading Foundations: From Theory to Practice (3)
• EDSP 214 Integrating Content and Literacy (3)
• EDSP 215B Communication, Sensory Integration, and Language Development (2)
• EDSP 216 The Teaching and Learning Cycle: Refining Practice & Pedagogy (2)
• EDSP 217: Integrated Teaching and Learning in STEM (3)
• EDSP 221b Planning & Assessing for Learning 1 (1)
• SPED 281-284:  Support Supervision: Education Specialist (4)

Mild to Moderate Support Needs Program (35 Units)

• EDSP 200 Introduction to Special Education (4)
• EDSP 201 Positive and Supportive Learning Environments for Students with Disabilities (1)
• EDSP 202 Communication and Language Development (1)
• EDSP 203 Collaboration and Communication (1)
• EDSP 205B Equity and Access for Students with Diverse Disabilities (1 Unit)
• EDSP 206B: Child Development and Implications for Teaching and Learning (1)
• EDSP 207 Engaging and Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) (2)
• EDSP 208 Educating Students with Complex and Diverse Needs (1 Unit)
• EDSP 209 Access and Inclusion for Students with Health, Mobility, Movement, and Sensory Needs (2)
• EDSP 210 Special Education: Historical, Political And Personal Implications and Perspectives (1)
• EDSP 221a-Planning & Assessing for Learning 1 (1)
• EDUC 231 Integrated Literacy (3)
• EDUC 250 Inquiry Driven Curriculum Integration (2)
• EDUC 200A Teaching for Learning I (4)
• EDUC 230B Foundations of Reading (3)
• EDUC 232 Universal Lesson Design in STEM (3)
• SPED 281-284:  Support Supervision: Education Specialist (4)

Multiple Subject Program (30 Units)

• EDUC200A Teaching for Learning 1: Multiple Subjects (4)
• EDUC201A-B Support Supervision: Multiple Subjects (2)
• EDUC201C-D Support Supervision: Multiple Subjects (2)
• EDUC202A-B Practicum: Multiple Subjects (4)
• EDUC202C-D Practicum: Multiple Subjects (4) 
• EDUC221A Planning & Assessing for Learning 1 (1)
• EDUC223B Examining Belief Systems as a Professional Educator (2) 
• EDUC230B Foundations of Reading (3)
• EDUC231 Integrated Literacy (3)
• EDUC 232 Universal Lesson Design in STEM (3)
• EDUC 250 Inquiry Driven Curriculum Integration (2)

Single Subject Program (28 units)

• EDUC210A Teaching for Learning 1: Single Subject (4)
• EDUC211A-B Support Supervision: Single Subject (2)
• EDUC211C-D Support Supervision: Single Subject (2)
• EDUC212A-B Practicum: Single Subject (4)
• EDUC212C-D Practicum: Single Subject (4)
• EDUC220A-L Content Specific Pedagogy (3)
• EDUC221A Planning & Assessing for Learning 1 (1)
• EDUC221B Planning & Assessing for Learning 2 (2)
• EDUC222 Teaching for Learning in a Global Society (2)
• EDUC223B Examining Belief Systems as a Professional Educator (2) 
• EDUC250 Inquiry Driven Curriculum Integration (2)

Students Transferring from other Teacher/Administrator Preparation Programs

Coursework completed from a regionally accredited college or university is eligible to be evaluated for transfer credit work with the following restrictions:

• Only 8 units or less can be transferred.
• Only courses completed within the last 7 years will be considered.
• Only courses that qualify for graduate credit by an accredited institution can be transferred. *Exception: Integrated credential coursework completed as an undergraduate may be considered pending review of transcripts and course descriptions.
• Only courses in which a grade of C or better can be transferred.

Enrolled candidates must receive pre-approval prior to taking a course at another regionally accredited institution in order to have credits be considered as transferrable.

Candidates may submit transcripts and other requested documentation to the program director for review. Transfer credit will be granted on an individual basis and the program director will assign equivalencies (“E” grade, no units) for approved coursework only.

If needed, the program director shall consult with the President of TCSJ or an academic designee regarding granting equivalencies. The President has the authority to overrule policy.

Note: No transfer credit/equivalencies will be granted for any course in the Masters Core. All students must complete a minimum of 17 units at TCSJ to be eligible for a Masters in Education.

Transfer Course Equivalency Form

IMPACT students are provided a support supervisor (retired, veteran teacher) who supports them over the two years. On average, supervisors come out to the classroom six times per semester.

Please visit the Tuition & Fees page for full details.

Students enrolled in the IMPACT Intern Program (by 2023) are eligible to apply for the Golden State Teacher Grant to earn an award up to $20,000. Learn about the GSATG Program at https://www.csac.ca.gov/california-golden-state-teacher-grant-gstg-program-0.