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CONTACT US
Walk-In |
Meriam Library 180 |
Monday-Friday |
9:00AM-1PM, 2PM-5PM |
Phone |
(530) 898-6455 |
Monday-Friday |
9:00AM-5PM |
E-Mail |
enr-credentials@csuchico.edu |
Mailing Address |
California State University, Chico
Credential Services - MLIB 180
Chico, CA 95929-0720 |
APPLYING FOR A CALIFORNIA CREDENTIAL
When you begin the final phase of your credential program, Credential Services will assist you through the California credential application process so that you may obtain your state-issued teaching credential.
Deadline to apply
Spring Finishers - Third Friday in April
Fall Finishers - Third Friday in October
Download Credential Recommendation Request Instruction Sheet and Credential On-Line Recommendations Information Sheet.
- Recommendation Request Instructions [doc] [pdf]
- On-Line Recommendation Information Sheet [doc] [pdf]
CPR Requirement
- CPR Bulletin [doc] [pdf]
SUPPLEMENTARY AND SUBJECT MATTER AUTHORIZATIONS
- Authorization Quick Guide [doc] [pdf]
- Supplementary Authorization Guide [doc] [pdf]
- Subject Matter Authorization Guide [doc] [pdf]
- Subject Matter Authorization Handbook
ADDED AUTHORIZATIONS
- Added Authorization Quick Guide [doc] [pdf]
- Added Authorization Leaflet [pdf]
FINDING A TEACHING POSITION
Career Planning and Placement Located in Meriam Library 150, Career Planning and Placement provides job-search and self-managed employment file services to credential candidates and alumni.
CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON TEACHER CREDENTIALING (CCTC)
CCTC is the state agency that is responsible for ensuring that those who educate the children of California are academically and professionally prepared. Visit this site for information regarding CCTC services, credentialing laws and regulations, and state requirements for obtaining and renewing a California credential.
BEGINNING A CREDENTIAL PROGRAM
Focus on Teaching
If you are considering teaching as your chosen professional and would like more information about CSU, Chico credential programs, download this Focus on Teaching information guide.
Applying to a Credential Program
Download credential program application forms and instructions.
Applying to Graduate School
Credential students must be admitted into CSU, Chico's Graduate School as well as the specific teaching credential program. An on-line application is available here.
Department of Education
Explore the various specialist and services credential programs offered by the Department of Education. Programs include Administrative Services and Library Media Teacher Services programs.
Professional Studies in Education
Explore the various specialist and services credential programs offered by the Department of Professional Studies in Education. Programs include Education Specialist internship, Level I and II, Early Childhood Special Education Certificate, California Reading Certificate, Reading Specialist Credential and CLAD Certificate programs. |
