Internship Certificate
Internship Certification for Graduate Teacher, Leader and School Counseling Students
The Internship Certificate allows a teacher or educational leadership candidate to serve as a teacher or leader of record while completing the master’s degree program. The Internship Certificate is reserved for graduate teacher or leader education students who meet certain New York State Education Department (NYSED) and Hunter College School of Education requirements.
Internship Certificate Requirements
All internship certificate candidates must:
- be matriculated into a Hunter College School of Education graduate teacher, leader or school counseling program.
- have completed at least 50% of their Hunter College School of Education program.
- maintain fingerprint clearance.
- be currently employed or received an employment offer that requires certification in their pending certification area.
- have completed all required workshops for pending certification – the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop, School Violence Prevention and Intervention workshop and Child Abuse Identification workshop.
- be enrolled in a practicum or Internship Certificate course.
- have the recommendation of a faculty member who has knowledge of their performance in previous Hunter College clinical placements (not required for students enrolled in the practicum required of their program).
Please note, some programs may have additional requirements in order to receive faculty recommendation.
For practicum and supervised teaching courses, programs differ in terms of capacity to provide supervision outside of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. For students who are not yet ready for Practicum, please contact your program leader or faculty advisor to discuss the specifics for your program.
Important Information for Students in Special Education Programs
Under no circumstances may Special Education candidates in Early Childhood, Childhood, Adolescent and PreK-12 programs inclusive of Deaf and Hard of Hearing or Blind and Visually Impaired apply for a General Education internship certificate. Candidates in these programs may only apply for and teach under the Students with Disabilities internship certificate.
Important Information for Students in the Adolescent Math Programs
For students in the Adolescent Math Masters and Advanced Certificate programs, faculty will only recommend for an internship if the teaching position is teaching at least 60% math courses (computer science and tech courses do not qualify).
Application Instructions and Deadlines
I am ready for Practicum or Student Teaching
These steps are for students who are ready to take the required practicum or student teaching course in their program:
- Apply for Practicum: Students must apply and be eligible for practicum, which includes taking all required workshops and passing all required exams. For the specific requirements for your program, including the application, please review your School of Education program page.
- Students who apply for student teaching but are seeking employment should apply for practicum.
- Obtain a Letter of Employment: Students must hold a teaching position working with the appropriate grade level(s) and content area aligned with certification or have a commitment for a teaching position with the condition that you obtain New York State certification. You must provide a letter from the principal or director of the school or other educational agency in New York City. The letter must be on the institution’s letterhead and indicate the teaching position offered, subject and grade level and start date.
- Apply for the Internship Certificate: Once approved for Practicum, you will be provided with steps to apply for the Internship Certificate through your NYSED TEACH Account.
Deadlines
Practicum Deadline: Apply for practicum by April 1 for fall practicum, and by November 1 for spring practicum.
Letter of Employment Deadline: The deadline for submitting this letter is the first day of classes.
Internship Certification Recommendation Timeline: Recommendations for the internship certificate will be sent no earlier than 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the semester and no later than the first day of classes. Any job offers that come in after the last date of regular registration will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Apply for Practicum: Students must apply and be eligible for practicum, which includes taking all required workshops and passing all required exams. For the specific requirements for your program, including the application, please review your School of Education program page.
I have already completed Practicum or Student Teaching
These steps are for students who have already completed student teaching or practicum but have not yet graduated:
Application Instructions
Please note, some programs may have additional requirements in order to receive faculty recommendation.
- Obtain a Letter of Employment: Students must hold a teaching position working with the appropriate grade level(s) and content area aligned with certification or have a commitment for a teaching position with the condition that you obtain New York State certification. You must provide a letter from the principal or director of the school or other educational agency in New York City. The letter must be on the institution’s letterhead and indicate the teaching position offered, subject and grade level and start date.
- Complete the Internship Certificate Course Application. You must have your letter of employment in order to complete this application.
- Register for the Internship Certificate course. Course details will be shared with you after completing step 2.
- Complete the Internship Certification Recommendation Request Form. If approved, the link will be shared with you after completing step 2. Only complete this step if you do not currently hold an Internship Certificate with Hunter College.
- Apply for the Internship Certificate through your NYSED TEACH Account. Students who have completed step 4 will be provided with directions on how to apply.
Deadlines
Letter of Employment: First day of classes.
Internship Course Registration: Day before the first day of classes.
Internship Certification Recommendation Timeline: Recommendations for the internship certificate will be sent no earlier than 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the semester and no later than the first day of classes. Any job offers that come in after the last date of regular registration will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
I am not yet ready to take Practicum or Student Teaching
These steps are for students who have completed at least 50% of their Hunter College graduate teacher education program and have the recommendation of a faculty member who has knowledge of their performance in previous Hunter College clinical placements and will register for the Internship Certificate course.
Application Instructions
Please note, some programs may have additional requirements in order to receive faculty recommendation.
- Complete 50% of the credits in your program.
- Obtain a Letter of Employment: Students must hold a teaching position working with the appropriate grade level(s) and content area aligned with certification or have a commitment for a teaching position with the condition that you obtain New York State certification. You must provide a letter from the principal or director of the school or other educational agency in New York City. The letter must be on the institution’s letterhead and indicate the teaching position offered, subject and grade level and start date.
- Complete the Internship Certificate Course Application. You must have your letter of employment in order to complete this application.
- Register for the Internship Certificate course. Course details will be shared with you after completing step 3.
- Complete the Internship Certification Recommendation Request Form. If approved, the link will be shared with you after completing step 3.
- Apply for the Internship Certificate through your NYSED TEACH Account. Students who have completed step 5 will be provided with directions on how to apply.
Deadlines
Letter of Employment: First day of classes.
Practicum/Supervised Teaching Registration: Day before the first day of classes.
Internship Certification Recommendation Timeline: After receipt of letter of employment and registration for Practicum.
Please note, recommendations for the internship certificate will be sent no earlier than 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the semester and no later than the first day of classes. Any job offers that come in after the last date of regular registration will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
I am an Educational Leadership student
These steps are for students in the Educational Leadership program who have completed at least 50% of their Hunter College program and have the recommendation of a faculty member who has knowledge of their performance in previous Hunter College clinical placements.
Application Instructions
- Complete 50% of the credits in your program.
- Obtain a Letter of Employment: Students must hold a teaching position working with the appropriate grade level(s) and content area aligned with certification or have a commitment for a leadership position with the condition that you obtain New York State certification. You must provide a letter from the principal or director of the school or other educational agency in New York City. The letter must be on the institution’s letterhead and indicate the teaching position offered, subject and grade level and start date.
- Contact soe.oasa@hunter.cuny.edu for next steps.
Deadlines
Letter of Employment: First day of classes.
Internship Certification Recommendation Timeline: After receipt of letter of employment and registration for Practicum.
Please note, recommendations for the internship certificate will be sent no earlier than 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the semester and no later than the first day of classes. Any job offers that come in after the last date of regular registration will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Internship Certification Cancellation
You must be enrolled in a practicum course and be supervised by a faculty member of the Hunter School of Education during each semester that you hold the Internship Certificate. Your Internship Certification will be cancelled upon graduation or for failure to enroll in a Practicum or Internship Certificate course.
Questions and Support
For students seeking support in identifying an employment opportunity and updating their cover letter and resume, please contact School of Education Career, Professional and Partnership Development at cppd@hunter.cuny.edu.
For questions on practicum and the Internship Certificate courses, please contact the Office of Clinical Experiences at oce@hunter.cuny.edu.
Please include your EmplID in all of your correspondences.