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Teaching Credential Program Application
There are different applications and admissions steps for Post-Baccalaureate and current Cal State L.A. Students
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Which one of the following applicants are you?
The application deadline for Fall 2018 is May 31st, 2018.
Post-Baccalaureate
Current Cal State L.A. Student
Undergraduate or Graduate
Admission Requirements And Eligibility
- GPA of 2.75 or higher in last 60 semester/90 quarter units. Click here if your GPA is below 2.75 for more options.
- Basic Skills Requirement: At a minimum, attempt of all three sections of the CBEST. Click here for more information.
- Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Click here for more information.
- Negative TB Test within one calendar year
Note: Admission to the Reading & Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential Program requires a valid basic California teaching credential.
Post-Baccalaureate Application
Current Cal State L.A. Student Application
Undergraduate
If you are currently enrolled in a Cal State LA Credential Program and wish to apply to add-on a second credential program, please click here.
Step 1: Apply to the University through Cal State Apply
Once you apply to the university through Cal State Apply you will be given a CIN number; you need this CIN in order to submit a credential program application.
Step 2: Complete your Credential Application
Complete all required sections of your credential program application including:
Philosophy of Education Statement
Two Letters of Recommendation
Pay a $65 Admission and Credential Application Fee before submitting the application
Applicants to our credential programs will find the tab labeled “Payment” in the credential program application.
Step 3: Mail Official Transcripts to Cal State LA
Please send official transcripts (Submitting Transcripts/Test Scores to Admissions) from all universities, except Cal State LA, you attended as an undergraduate or post-baccalaureate student. You must mail or deliver transcripts to:
Cal State LA Admissions Office
c/o GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Please click here for information on California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Guidelines for Foreign Transcript Evaluation. Currently Cal State L.A. is only using International Education Research Foundation, Inc. Credentials Evaluation Service (IERF) for international transcript review
Complete your Credential Application
Complete all required sections of your credential program application including:
Philosophy of Education Statement
Two Letters of Recommendation
Pay a $65 Admission and Credential Application Fee before submitting the application
Applicants to our credential programs will find the tab labeled “Payment” in the credential program application.
Step 1: Apply to the University through Cal State Apply
Re-Admission Process
The readmission protocol applies to students who at one time were enrolled in the Charter College of Education teaching credential program (Multiple Subject, Single Subject, and Education Specialist) and subsequently lost “continuing student status”. CSULA continuing student status requires enrollment in 1 of 2 consecutive semesters (not counting winter and summer intersessions).
After submitting your application, please allow 4-6 weeks to review your file. You will be required to meet with the Director of the Office for Student Services for an interview. You will be notified via e-mail regarding the status of your application.