Early Program Completer Option

The Early Completion Option (ECO) is intended to provide individuals who have requisite skills and knowledge an opportunity to challenge the course work portion of a Multiple Subject (MS) or Single Subject (SS) Intern Credentialing Program. All Commission-approved MS and SS intern programs (both university and district) must offer Early Completion Option to qualified candidates. The Early Completion Option does not waive the entire program but allows for an expedited pathway by waiving preparation program coursework for those candidates who meet the criteria.

Requirements for the early completion Intern option can be found on the CTC website at: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl-840/

Individuals must have an offer of employment and be enrolled in a District Intern Program or a college or university with a Commission-approved intern program. Applications must be submitted to the Commission through the Commission-approved intern program sponsor.