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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

Which one of the following applicants are you?

The application deadline for Fall 2019 is May 31st, 2019.

 

  1.   Post-Baccalaureate

    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

  2.   Current Cal State L.A. Student: Undergraduate or Graduate
    1.   Current Cal State L.A. student (Undergraduate) applying to a credential program BEFORE you graduate.

      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.

    2.   Current Cal State L.A. Undergraduate student nearing graduation and needs to apply to continue an existing credential program or start a new credential program as a Post-Baccalaureate student

      Step 1: Apply to the University through Cal State Apply

  3.   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.