Program Completion
Intern Credential Program
Earn an Associate’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree from Southern New Hampshire University’s College for America program. College for America’s project-based approach engages students in real world projects that are directly applicable to the K-12 classroom. The online, competency-based model allows students to work at the pace that is best for you – Advance quickly through familiar subjects and engage more deeply in less familiar areas of study. SNHU and College for America are non-profit and fully accredited, meaning that federal financial aid is available and your degree will be recognized nationwide.
College Degree
Earn a California Teaching Credential through San Diego Unified School District’s Internship Program. Teaching credentials may be earned in special education, multiple subjects (elementary), and multiple subjects with a bilingual authorization (BCLAD). Internships occur in the final year of the SDTA program. Internships are paid teaching placements with district supervision and support. A preliminary teaching credential will be awarded upon successful completion of the internship year. The preliminary credential authorizes the SDTA graduate to teach throughout California and may be transferred to other states nationwide.
Teaching Credential
The best preparation is to learn by doing! Engage in a series of work based learning experiences through our classroom apprenticeship model. Work alongside expert educators, learning from their model as you gradually gain greater independence and responsibility in the classroom. During the pre-intern stage of the program work as a paid special education aide, bilingual classroom aide, or after school support provider. During the intern stage of the program teach full time in a San Diego Unified classroom with district supervision and support. Opportunities may also be available to apprentice in non-traditional settings such as outdoor education, maker spaces, and learning labs.
Classroom Apprenticeship
Be supported along every step of your journey to becoming a teachers. Our academic coaches and career mentors will work with you to tailor a program that fits your schedule and professional interests. They’ll be there to answer questions, offer encouragement, and provide advice from the application process through to graduation. Plus, you’ll be part of a professional learning community of peers, mentors, teacher and school leaders who are committed to working together to transform the lives of San Diego’s children and communities.
Personalized Mentoring
& Support
San Diego Teacher Academy offers a new approach to teacher education. Our singular focus is on preparing outstanding educators for urban classrooms. SDTA students are fueled by a passion for excellence, an intense commitment to K-12 student success, and a fierce dedication to transforming the lives of San Diego’s children and communities.
Preparing the new generation of educators
Application and Interview Process
Associate’s Degree
Pre-intern teaching experiences with mentored support. Paid apprenticeship experiences may include working as a special education aide, bilingual classroom aide, or after school support provider.
Personalized support from experienced mentors and a collaborative community network.
Approx. 1-2 years
Personalized support from experienced mentors and a collaborative community network.
Pre-intern teaching experiences with mentored support. Paid apprenticeship experiences may include working as a special education aide, bilingual classroom aide, or after school support provider.
Approx. 1-2 years
Bachelor’s Degree
1 academic year
Teach full time in a SDUSD classroom while earning your California Teaching Credential
Personalized support from experienced mentors and a collaborative community network.
Graduate with your BA degree and California Teaching Credential fully prepared to make a difference as a teacher in your own K-12 classroom.
SAMPLE TIMELINE
The work is very fun. I love practical applications;
they make so much more sense to me. This program is like the
new cutting edge technology. It’s the new next biggest thing.
It’s a new way of learning and achieving.
Tena
CFA / SNHU student
Our program prepares candidates to teach in the following areas:
Elementary Education, Special Education, Bilingual Education
Required Assessments: Fingerprint clearance and TB test
Required Assessments: California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST)
Required Assessments: California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) and
Reading Instruction Competency Assessment (RICA)
Required Assessments: Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA)
Students receive official SNHU Diploma & annual commencement invitation
Students receive official SNHU Diploma & annual commencement invitation
Candidates who already hold an AA degree may come directly into the BA program
