What are the differences between blended, traditional and internship programs in terms of earning a teaching credential?
A blended or integrated program allows future teachers to take courses in which the subject matter is blended with professional preparation. This provides opportunities for multiple, extended field experiences during undergraduate studies. PCC has blended articulation pathways with several universities. (See “What are the transfer pathways available at Pasadena City College?” below) A student may simultaneously earn their Bachelor’s Degree and Preliminary Teaching Credential. A traditional program is one where a student first earns a Bachelor’s Degree and then completes a teaching credential post-baccalaureate. It allows teacher candidates to complete credential requirements through self-contained, graduate level preparation programs. A pre-internship program provides hard-to-staff school districts with an alternative to Emergency Permits. They allow teacher candidates to teach while completing subject matter and professional preparation. The programs take one to two years plus one to
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