Credential Office

The Credential Office provides essential services to credential candidates, credential program applicants, and faculty involved with the Teacher Preparation Program. Individuals may contact the Office to schedule an appointment with an advisor for information about basic credentials, entrance and other requirements of CSUCI credential programs. Specific functions of the Office include: counseling and advising to program and credential applicants, monitoring students’ progress through the program, and advising in the credential application process. If you have questions about our Teacher Preparation programs, take a look at our Credential Office Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). For additional information or information about applying to one of our programs, do not hesitate to contact the Office.

Hours and Location

 During the semester hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm,  Friday 7:30-4:30. During Summer, Winter and Spring Breaks the hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30-5:00pm and Friday 7:30-4:30. For an advising appointment, phone (805) 437-8953

Location: Bell Tower East Building, Second Floor, Room 2805

Mailing Address: CSU Channel Islands Credentials Office, One University Drive, Camarillo CA 93012

Phone Number: (805) 437-8953

Fax: (805) 437-8891

Email: Credential Program email

Credential Office Staff

Patti Pulido Credential Coordinator. Oversees the Credential Office.  Provides information for Teacher Diversity Project, APLE program, TeachGrant, general advising, program information, Education website, newsletter, special projects and recruitment.

Christina Canchola Credential Analyst I.  Admission and Application Processing, including initial application review for determination of complete files for Multiple Subject Program, BCLAD and Single Subject programs.

Tina Torres  Credential Analyst II.  Admission and Program Completion Application Processing, including initial application review for determination of complete files for Special Education, Intern and Master programs.

Barbara Traversa Administrative Support Coordinator. Provides reception, general information, forms, and test bulletins. Schedules advising appointments and program interviews. Maintains student files and accepts program applications.

Joan Karp Ph.D.,Senior Associate Dean and Director of the School of Education
Bell Tower East room 2814
(805) 437-8871

Charlotte Wakenhut Support Coordinator to the Senior Associate Dean and Director of the School of Education
Bell Tower East room 2816
(805) 437-8594

Student Teaching/Field Placement Coordinator

Jacki Gilmore  Field Placement Director
Bell Tower East room 2817
(805) 437-8525

Debra Salem-Drake Field Placement Assistant
Bell Tower East room 2817
(805) 437-8845