Frequently
Asked Questions about Internship
Q:
What is Final Internship?
The final internship is one of the last steps in your program for becoming a teacher.
It provides an extended hands-on experience in a classroom setting.
Q: Who is eligible for internship?
College of Education majors who are near the end of their programs.
Consult with your advisor for program completion requirements.
Q: How long is Final Internship?
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?
Internship is Monday through Friday, and an intern is required to follow the same
schedule as his/her assigned teacher.
Q: When do I apply for internship?
Applications are due in January for Fall internships and June for Spring
internships. Application forms are available in November for Fall internships and in April
for the following Spring Internships.
Q: Why do I have to apply so far in advance for internship?
Processing approximately 1200 applications involves several offices and takes
time to complete.
Q: When do I find out where I have been placed?
Placement information is sent approximately one month prior to the beginning of
internship; however, the Internship Office depends on each county
to provide the placement information.
Q: In which counties may I choose to intern?: Citrus, Desoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota (Depending on program area)
Q: What if I want to intern in a county other than
those listed?
Contact the internship office directly at
Wood@tempest.coedu.usf.edu
Q: What if I want to intern in a non-public school?
The non-public school must meet accreditation requirements and adhere to the
Sunshine State curriculum guidelines. The teacher must be certified in the same
field as the intern's degree program. The teacher must also have at least three
years teaching experience and have taken a clinical training course. Contact the
Internship Office for further information email Dianne Wood
email.
Q: May I intern at a school I have attended or have family
attending or employed?
No, interns may not intern at a school where they have attended or have family
attending or employed. This can create a conflict of interest where the role of the
intern may be compromised.
Q: May I request placement at a particular public school?
No, placements are made by the school district. School districts have asked
that we not have the interns call and make special requests. Interns
should not contact districts or make special requests.
Q: What if I have transportation or other concerns?
There is a special place for information regarding extenuating circumstances
in the application packet. School Districts will consider that information, if at
all possible.