Welcome to the webpage of The Clinical Experiences and Partnerships Office (CEPO). We offer one-on-one support for prospective and current students in Early Childhood Studies, Liberal Studies, Credential Programs (Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist), and Graduate Programs in Education.
Our counselors, staff and faculty are here to answer any questions you may have about admission and program requirements for credentials and graduate programs. Please see the pages to the right for more information, or click on this Frequently Asked Questions document.
We look forward to supporting you in your educational journey.
Dr. Kathryn Howard
Associate Dean and Director of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships
Phone: 805-437-8936
Email: Kathryn.howard@csuci.edu
Office Hours
The Clinical Experiences and Partnerships Office is temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. We are still answering phone calls and emails. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have.
Upcoming Information sessions have been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Please make an individual Calendly appointment with a credential counselor to find out more about our programs.
Advising
Credential (Teaching and Administrative) Counselors Contact Information
Natalie Rodriguez
Education Specialist Credential and Bilingual Authorization Counselor
natalie.rodriguez@csuci.edu
Schedule an appointment with Natalie
Arlene Pendleton
Multiple Subject Credential Counselor
arlene.pendleton@csuci.edu
Schedule an appointment with Arlene
Barbara Grimes
Single Subject Credential Counselor
barbara.grimes@csuci.edu
Schedule an appointment with Barbara
Early Childhood Contact Information
Kristen Dobson
Early Childhood Studies Academic Advisor (unavailable for the remainder of Spring 2020. Contact Eileen Ryding)
(805) 437-8929
kristen.dobson@csuci.edu
Schedule an appointment with Kristen
Eileen Ryding
Early Childhood Studies Academic Advisor (Interim for the remainder of Spring 2020)
(805) 437-3228
Email Eileen for an Appointment: eileen.ryding@csuci.edu
Nasha Adorbehi
ECS Program Counselor and Field Placement Coordinator
805-437-8525
nasha.adorbehi@csuci.edu
Schedule an appointment with Nasha
General Forms & Information: Prospective Students
- Certificate of Clearance Instructions (PDF, 3.6MB)
- Certificate of Clearance Video
- Request for Live Scan Service
- Application Guide
- Subject Matter Examinations (PDF, 701KB)
- Basic Skills Requirement
- CBEST & CBEST Requirement
- US Constitution Requirement (PDF, 767KB)
General Forms & Information: Current Students
- School of Education Pinning Ceremony
- Application Guide
- ESM Request Form (PDF, 91.5KB)
- Course Substitution Request (PDF, 152KB)
- Prerequisite Courses (PDF, 179KB)
- Via at CSUCI
General Information: Student Teaching Placements
Financial Resources
- Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI)
- Ellen Brokaw House Farm Workers Scholarship
- California Association for Bilingual Educators (CABE)
- TEACH Grant
- Teacher Recruitment Program
- CSU Scholarships & Financial Aid
- California Retired Teachers Association Scholarship
- Rodney Fernandez Leadership Fund (RFLF) scholarships
- The Golden State Teacher Grant Program
Contact
Necole Ramirez
Administrative Support Assistant: Clinical Experiences and Partnerships Office
Madera Hall 2900
(805) 437-8953
credential.assistant@csuci.edu