Credential Application Process & Timeline

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE COMPLETION OF YOUR PROGRAM!

Your next step is to apply for the credential/certificate.

READ AND KEEP THIS PAGE FOR REFERENCE AS MOST QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED BELOW.

Complete the attached application. SAVE AS: last name_first name_CSUB ID_program and upload all documents

(electronically signed & dated) as ONE complete PDF for evaluation and processing using the link at the bottom of this

page. Failure to save your document as your name will result in a delay in processing.

• You can use a free PDF merge site such as I love PDF, PDF Merge, or PDF Joiner

The email address you have on file with CTC is the address that your recommendation notification will

be sent to. If the email you have on file with CTC is incorrect or has changed, you will not receive important

notifications and updates regarding your credential.

• Before uploading your application, you MUST LOG ONTO your CTC EDUCATOR PAGE here:

Personal Profile and carefully review your personal information, including your email address, for

accuracy.

• If your CSUB email address is on file with CTC, you MUST update with your personal email address prior to

submitting your application. Your CSUB email address will not be valid once you are no longer a student. Your

application will not be processed with a CSUB email address. CSUB is not responsible if your email address

is not correct on the CTC website.

Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. Applications submitted with coursework in

progress will be placed on hold until the end of the term when grades have been posted and all components of the

program have been successfully completed. If additional documentation is required, you will be notified via email by the

Credentials Office within 4-8 weeks AFTER your application was received or after grades have been posted.

What to expect once the Credentials Office has evaluated and submitted your online recommendation to CTC

1. You will receive an email from CTC instructing you to complete the online portion of the application, Personal

and Professional Fitness questionnaire, and payment portion of the application. Carefully review your personal

information for accuracy. If corrections are necessary, you can make changes here: Personal Profile . You must

complete the online portion of the application within 90 days of receiving the email. If the online portion of the

application and fee is not completed within 90 days of the recommendation, CTC will cancel your application

and a new application will be required along with an additional CSUB service fee of $30.00.

2. Once the online portion of the CTC application has been completed, you will receive a confirmation email from

CTC. This confirmation email may be used to temporarily verify your credential status for employment

purposes.

3. Provided that there are no extenuating circumstances, you will receive an email from CTC within 7-10 days

confirming issuance of your credential and instructions on how to print a copy. A ‘Yes’ answer may delay the

issuance of your credential and additional documentation may be required by CTC.

You are advised to save all CTC emails until your credential has been posted on the CTC website: www.ctc.ca.gov

For questions regarding the application process: sprielipp@csub.edu

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA BOX All documents must be submitted in PDF format as one (1) document. Do not upload zip or password protected files.

The PDF file must be saved as: Last name_First name_ program_campus, i.e. Smith_John_SS_Bakersfield

Failure to save your document in this format will delay processing time.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE: CREDENTIAL APPLICATION UPLOAD

Education Specialist Credential Application Checklist Eligibility for a Preliminary Mild/Moderate or Moderate/Severe Credential requires verification of the following.

**Items may already be on file. If you are uncertain what is in your file, please contact your Evaluator. YOU

DO NOT NEED TO RE-SUBMIT ITEMS ALREADY ON FILE.

Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally-accredited college or university: Please submit a copy of official college transcripts - CSUB graduates DO NOT need to submit a copy of transcripts. Passage of CSET or appropriate Subject Matter Waiver signed by the Department Chair – OR - hold a general education credential.

Successful completion of all teacher preparation program coursework as required on your program plan. Please be advised that applications will not be processed prior to the grades being posted on your CSUB transcript.

Basic Skills Requirement (CBEST or other)

U.S. Constitution: course (copy of official transcripts) or exam (copy of certificate).

Health Education course: copy of official transcripts showing course passed with grade ‘C’ or better. CSUB transcripts are not required.

Valid Certificate of Clearance, Emergency/Sub. Permit or Intern Credential: posted on the CTC website.

Current CPR certification, covering “Infant, Child & Adult”. Attach a copy, front and back, of your CPR card that meets the criteria of the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. DUE TO COVID-19, Online CPR certification WILL BE accepted. Information can be found here C P R . Exit Survey: https://www.csuexitsurvey.org/. You MUST print and submit a copy of the ‘Completion”

page. We do not receive confirmation of completion.

Individual Development Plan: submit a copy of your complete and signed plan. RICA: You must submit a copy of official passing scores even if you indicated for your scores to be sent to CSUB.

*If you have not passed RICA and are requesting to apply under Executive Order/SB 820 you must complete the attached REQUEST form, submit to your program director for approval and upload the approved form with your application.

Request to apply under SB 820 Form: upload your approved form with your application.

Contact Information:

Bakersfield Campus: Julia Bavier, jbavier@csub.edu

Antelope Valley Campus: Jenny St. George, jstgeorge@csub.edu

CSU Bakersfield School of Social Sciences and Education

Credential Application for On-line Recommendation DO NOT submit your application directly to CTC – you must be formally recommended by your university

TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY – applications will be returned if not legible or are incomplete

Social Security #:(REQUIRED)

First: Middle: Last: (Your document will be issued with the name on file with CTC-see cover page for name change)

Former/Maiden Name(s): Ethnicity: Gender:

Mailing Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone: CSUB Email:

Email address on file with CTC:

TYPE of Credential applying for:

Multiple Subject

Single Subject:

Subject Area:

Education Specialist:

Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Moderate/Severe Disabilities

Administrative Services

Pupil Personnel Services

TERM of Credential applying for:

Internship

Preliminary

Clear

Certificate of Eligibility

Added Authorization:

To a Multiple or Single Subject:

To an Education Specialist:

Early Childhood

Employment Information (this section is not required for INTERN applications):

School District of Employment: School Site:

County: Administrator Name: Admin. Email:

By selecting the “I Agree” button you are signing this Application electronically. You affirm this electronic signature is the legal equivalent to your manual/handwritten signature on this Application. You hereby authorize CSU Bakersfield School of Social Science and Education to submit your credential application and materials via the online submission process to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing for issuance of the credential you are requesting. I certify that the information I have provided is true and correct and confirm that I am the student authorized to sign this Application.

☐ “I Agree” _________________________ ______________ Type Name Date

04/21

Supplementary Authorization

Subject Area:

Subject Matter Authorization

Subject Area:

Reading & Literacy Auth.Bilingual (Spanish) Auth.

CSUB ID: Date of Birth:_______________

Due to COVID-19 APPLICATIONS MUST BE UPLOADED INTO BOX using the link on the instruction page.•All documents must be submitted in PDF format as one document and saved as last name_first name_program•YOU MUST LIST your CSUB ID number

Request to Apply for Preliminary Credential Under SB 820

As a result of California Governor Newson’s Executive Order, N-66-20, on 5/29/2020 and SB 820, which extended the actions in N-66-20 until August 31, 2021, the RICA exam has been temporarily suspended as a Preliminary Credential requirement for those affected by COVID-19. You can apply for your Preliminary Credential if you have not completed RICA and receive program approval to do so.

Please know that the RICA exam will still be required to receive your Clear Credential.

The Preliminary Credential is valid for 5 years. During that 5-year period, it is your responsibility to be hired into a teaching position and complete an induction program in order to receive the Clear Credential (induction programs are typically completed in the first and second year of teaching). During that 5-year period, you will also need to complete the RICA exam that you were unable to finish due to COVID-19. Be aware that the 5-year Preliminary Credential cannot be renewed or extended so it is vital that you keep track of the requirements you have left to complete and work with your hired school district to meet them all.

Candidate Name: _______________________________ CSUB Student ID: _____________________________

Credential Seeking: � Mild/Moderate � Moderate/Severe

By checking the box below, I am requesting approval to apply for my Preliminary Credential without passage of RICA.

I have completed all credential requirements EXCEPT for the RICA exam.

Please provide proof that COVID-19 affected your ability to take the exam. RICA proof may include but is not limited to: confirmation of the RICA being scheduled/rescheduled/canceled between March 19, 2020 - August 31, 2021; documentation that there are no available testing centers within 1-hour drive of your home; a doctors note stating your inability to visiting testing centers; a brief statement of your inability to visit testing centers because you are a caretaker to or live with someone who is immunocompromised.

Candidate Signature: ______________________________________ Date:__________________________

Bakersfield candidates please email this form and supporting documentation to Mrs. Julia Bavier, jbavier@csub.edu.

Antelope Valley candidates please email this form and supporting documentation to the Antelope Valley program coordinator, Mrs. McNett, dmcnett@csub.edu.

*please note that requests may take up to 2 weeks to be approved

____ Approved: If you are approved, please attach this form to your credential application.

____Denied, reason: ____________________________________________________________

Director’s Signature:_______________________________________Date:_________________