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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE APPLICATION FOR CREDENTIAL RECOMMENDATION

UNIVERSITY INTERN SERVICES CREDENTIAL - ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES; PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES

The submission of the Application for Credential Recommendation (includes all required documentation) initiates a program evaluation and the formal credential recommendation by a Credential Analyst to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (C.T.C.). Eligibility for a credential recommendation is based upon completion of all components of your program.  All exams, assessments, coursework outside of CSUDH, etc. must be completed prior to submitting a credential request.  The results of the program evaluation will be sent to the e-mail address provided on the Application for Credential Recommendation.

RECOMMENDATION PROCESS

Once the credential has been recommended you will receive an email from the CTC requesting you to pay the $102.50 application processing fee and complete the Personal and Professional Fitness questionnaire.  Fee payment must be made within 90 days of the recommendation date or CTC will cancel the recommendation. A few days after making your payment, CTC will forward a payment confirmation number to you.  Provided that there are no extenuating circumstances, CTC will then send you an e-mail confirming that the credential has been granted.  You will receive one additional e-mail notice which will provide the details of your credential.  This final notice is the one you will use for employment purposes. Your credential and all information pertaining to such will appear as granted on the CTC website www.ctc.ca.gov .

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Prepare your documents. Gather and scan your documents listed below and have them ready to upload.
  • Approximate processing times is ten (10) working days, however this may increase during peak volume processing times.
  • You will be kept informed of your application status via email (make sure to check your spam and/or junk mail). If additional documentation is required, you will be notified via email by the Credential Office and/or the commission.

Questions?
Please contact the COE Program Admissions and Credential Unit (PACU) @ 310-243-3525.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Please make sure to verify with your faculty advisor and refer to your advisement/program plan for updated requirements/information.  Requirements are subject to change due to new legislative mandates.

UNIVERISTY INTERN SERVICES REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that all credential requirements are successfully completed prior to or at the time of submission of the Application for Credential Recommendation. 

Degree Transcripts

All applications are required to submit verification of bachelor’s degree via official transcripts.

Intern Employment Contract

All applicants are required to submit a copy of the Internship Employment Contract/letter or Notification of Employment form completed by the personnel office of the employing school district/agency indicating the specialized area and the beginning date (month/day/year) of employment as an intern. NOTE: The employing school district/agency is required to have a valid MOU on file with the Program Coordinator and university.

Verification Of Continuous Enrollment

All applicants are required to be currently enrolled in coursework at CSU Dominguez Hills. Please submit a copy of your current unofficial CSUDH transcripts verifying continuous enrollment.

PPS Applicants Only-certificate of Clearance

PPS applicants are required to have a valid Certificate of Clearance or California credential/permit recorded with C.T.C.

Administrative Services Only-Prerequisite Credential

Administrative services applicants are required to submit copy of valid prerequisite credential printed from the CTC website.   For the Administrative Services Credential, a prerequisite credential is defined as:

  • A valid California clear or life teaching credential requiring a bachelor’s degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching; or
  • A valid California clear or life Designated Subjects Teaching Credential, provided the holder also possesses a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or
  • A valid clear or life California Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Teacher Librarian Services Credential, Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential, Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential, or a School Nurse Services Credential, requiring a bachelor’s degree and a program of professional preparation, including field practice or the equivalent.
Administrative Services Only-verification of Teaching or Service Experience

Administrative services applicants are required to submit verification of at least five (5) years of successful full-time teaching or service experience from the personnel office.  NOTE: Full-time service means service for a minimum of four hours per day for at least three-fourths of the total days in the school year. Substitute or part-time service does not apply.