1. Apply to the University. This requires that a Graduate Application be filed directly with the Office of Admissions and Records
2. Apply to the Credential Program. Include the program application fee receipt of $25.00 which you pay directly to the cashiers office in the enrollment center. The filing period for Fall 2008: 01/11/08– 04/23/08. Apply early, priority is given to early applicants.
3. Submit Official transcripts directly to the office of Admissions and Records from all Colleges and Universities attended.
4. Attach copy of the passing CBEST Exam score report/card. For Prerequisite Program only, provide a copy of registration confirmation.
5. Submit proof of registration for one subtest of the appropriate exam or a letter verifying 80% or 4/5ths completion of an approved subject matter program.
6. Submit a Certificate of Clearance or California Credential/Permit.
For a more detailed description of the application process, please review the instructions in the Credential Program Admission Application.
Candidates admitted to this status typically have credential requirements to complete, in addition to prerequisites, in order to be eligible to interview for the Credential Program. Financial Aid loans may be available to admitted Prerequisite students who are otherwise eligible, for up to one year, to complete prerequisite courses.
The University registration fees are per semester. CSUCI fees are subject to change, based on budget conditions within the state of California. Please call (805) 437-8500 for additional information. Currently, the fees are as follows for fully admitted Credential students:
Yes. Students have multiple options for completing prerequisites. Students may take them through Extended Education (Open University) or students may focus on meeting program admission requirements and be admitted to the University as Prerequisite Education students. Financial Aid is available for admitted and Prerequisite students. Prerequisite students need advising prior to receiving financial aid. Visit the links below to see the program prerequisites.
The full time program is two semesters for both the Multiple Subject and Single Subject credentials and for Special Education students who begin in the Fall, once the pre-requisites have been completed. A four-semester part time program is available for daytime job holders for all programs.
The GPA requirement is 2.67 overall or 2.75 in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units.
Unless you hold or have held a permit or credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), you must file the Certificate of Clearance Application with your Credential Program Application through the Credentials Office or the CCTC along with fingerprints through the Live Scan process. If you hold or have held a previous credential issued by the CCTC, you must submit a copy of the credential.
Yes. All credential applicants must take and pass the basic skills test prior to admission into the program. Also see the CBEST web page. Multiple Subject Credential Program applicants must take and pass the CSET. Single Subject Credential Program applicants must take and pass the appropriate CSET exam or have completed a waiver program. Also see the CSET web page. Applicants to the Special Education Credential Program can take either the Multiple Subject CSET or a Single Subject CSET/SSAT exam.
While all credentialed teachers must have at least a bachelor's degree, a major foundation in working toward a credential is knowledge of the subject(s) to be taught. One way to achieve subject matter competence is to complete a major that is also a credential subject matter preparation program approved by the State of California. Completion of such a program is typically documented by an official letter from a Credential Analyst at the college/university where the program or a successful equivalency evaluation was completed.
Programs of this type are frequently referred to as “waiver” programs. People who earned their degrees out of state, or at a college/university that did not offer a subject matter preparation program may be eligible for an evaluation of their transcripts. At this time, CSUCI is unable to provide this service, as we do not currently offer any approved subject matter preparation programs. In 2004, CSUCI was granted approval for their subject matter preparation program in Mathematics.
New federal legislation, entitled “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB), will necessitate some changes in how prospective and current teachers will demonstrate they are proficient in the subject matter to be taught in their field. Previously, prospective teachers could complete a specialized bachelor’s degree, in California, with an emphasis in the subject matter content, or be evaluated for equivalency by a college with such a program. Due to NCLB provisions, this option may no longer be available for Elementary school teachers. For additional information, please read the release from the California State Board of Education linked below:
If you have completed a professional teacher preparation program including supervised student teaching in which a grade of “C” or better was earned and you were eligible for certification in that state, you may apply directly to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for a California Preliminary Teaching Credential. top
If the credential issued is a Professional Clear, contact the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for a re-issuance of the document. If additional course work is needed to renew the credential, you must request an evaluation of your transcripts by an Institution with an approved program to determine the remaining course work needed to clear your credential.
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