Admissions

All applicants are required to obtain and submit an form from the Program Advisor verifying attendance of an information session. For a list of available dates and times, please refer to the Information Sessions webpage. (Upload your advising form under the header “OTHER”on Cal State Apply.)

Unofficial: All applicants are required to upload UNOFFICAL transcripts from every college or university attended.
Exception: If you are a CSUSB graduate, upload a note indicating you received your degree at CSUSB.

Official: Applicants are also required to submit (1) OFFICIAL transcript from every college or university attended, with the exception of California State University, San Bernardino graduates. However, if applicant attended another institution after CSUSB, official transcripts from the institution(s) will also be required.

Candidates for the teacher education programs can now meet completion of the Basic Skills Review (BSR) via a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. 

Subject matter proficiency may be demonstrated by meeting one of the following five options:

1. Completion of a subject matter program approved by the commission.
2. Passage of a subject matter examination (the California Subject Examination for Teachers or CSET).
3. Successful completion of coursework at one or more regionally accredited institutions of higher education that addresses each of the domains of the subject matter requirements adopted by the commission in the content area of the credential pursuant to Section 44282, as verified by a Commission-approved program of professional preparation.
4. Successful completion of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in a major in Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts, or Elementary Education.
5. Through a combination of the methods described in numbers 1, 2, and 3 (above) in whole or in part, in each of the domains of the subject matter requirements for the multiple subject credential pursuant to Section 44282.

All applicants are required to submit verification from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (C.T.C.) of the issuance of a valid California Certificate of Clearance, credential or permit.

All applicants are required to submit documentation of at least 45 hours of field experience in a K-12 classroom. This includes observation hours, worked hours, completed coursework, and/or volunteered hours.

All applicants are required to submit a personal statement (at least 600 – 700 words) on the following topics:

• Why do you want to become an elementary school teacher?
• What in your background prepares you to be a teacher?
• Please be sure to address the following:
  • Briefly introduce yourself and your educational background.
  • Describe your motivation and interest for teaching elementary school pupils.
  • Discuss your personal background/experience in working with children in a classroom setting
  • Describe personal attributes (strengths/special skills/talents/abilities) you have that will enhance you working with children
  • Discuss any other experiences that you personally consider important to help you become an effective elementary school teacher.

All applicants are required to submit verification of tuberculosis test results.

All applicants are required to enter the names and email addresses of a minimum of two recommenders (not a family member) who are able to evaluate and address the applicant’s scholastic performance and suitability for teaching. These recommendations are required to be submitted by the program deadline date. NOTE: Letters of recommendation will not be accepted.

All applicants must have a cumulative G.P.A. of a 2.67, or a 2.75 in their last 90 quarter or 60 semester units.