Introduction to Credential Processing
The Credential Processing staff supports the candidates of the James R. Watson and Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education credential programs. We provide assistance to our credential candidates as they work on completing their credential and program requirements, and with the processing of the credential recommendation to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (C.T.C.).
Services
Our staff evaluates and verifies the candidate has successfully completed our commission approved credential program for eligibility and issuance of a California teaching or services credential. In addition, we provide information and assistance related to the subject matter and basic skills requirements, as well as assist former CSUSB credential program completers with credential licensing verification for out of state.
Some applications and requests can be submitted electronically. Please refer to the specific set of instructions for additional details.
To view a list of scheduled campus closure dates for the academic year, refer to Academic Calendars.
Application for Credential Recommendation
Once all of the credential requirements have been completed the candidate must apply for the teaching or service credential with Credential Processing. Submission of the Application for Credential Recommendation and all required documentation initiates a program evaluation and credential recommendation by a Credential Analyst to C.T.C. for the credential issuance. The application and required documentation may be submitted at the beginning of the last semester of program course work if all of the credential requirements have been successfully completed. Please click on the program list below for the appropriate credential application instruction packet. All instruction packets are available for download in a pdf format via the links listed below.
To view and/or print the applications and forms, Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed on your system.
Credentials
Internship (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application after they have obtained written approval from the Program Coordinator, a signed program plan and a signed contract verifying intern employment with an approved district.
Certificate of Eligibility/Preliminary (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application at the beginning of the last semester of program coursework and after all of the program requirements have been successfully completed.
Adult Education
Preliminary Adult Education (PDF)
Prospective candidates may submit the credential application and all required documentation together when they are ready to obtain the credential.
Clear Adult Education (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application after they have obtained a signed program plan from the Program Coordinator and all of the program requirements have been successfully completed.
Career Technical Education
Preliminary Career Technical Education (PDF)
Prospective candidates may submit the credential application and all required documentation together when they are ready to obtain the credential.
Clear Career Technical Education (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application after they have obtained a signed program plan from the Program Coordinator and all of the program requirements have been successfully completed.
Special Subjects
Preliminary Special Subjects (PDF)
Prospective candidates may submit the credential application and all required documentation together when they are ready to obtain the credential.
Clear Special Subjects (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application after they have obtained a signed program plan from the Program Coordinator and all of the program requirements have been successfully completed.
Supervision and Coordination
Clear Supervision and Coordination (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application after they have obtained a signed program plan from the Program Coordinator and all of the program requirements have been successfully completed.
Internship (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application after they have obtained written approval from the Program Coordinator, a signed program plan and a signed contract verifying intern employment with an approved district.
Preliminary (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application at the beginning of the last semester of program coursework and after all of the program requirements have been successfully completed.
Internship (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application after they have obtained written approval from the Program Admissions Evaluator, a signed program plan and a signed contract verifying intern employment with an approved district.
Preliminary (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application at the beginning of the last semester of program coursework and after all of the program requirements have been successfully completed.
Internship (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application after they have obtained written approval from the Program Coordinator, a signed program plan and a signed contract verifying intern employment with an approved district.
Preliminary (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application at the beginning of the last semester of program coursework and after all of the program requirements have been successfully completed.
Internship (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application after they have obtained written approval from the Program Admissions Evaluator, a signed program plan and a signed contract verifying intern employment with an approved district.
Preliminary (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application at the beginning of the last semester of program coursework and after all of the program requirements have been successfully completed.
Internship Restriction Change (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application after they have obtained written approval from the Program Coordinator and have a new signed contract verifying intern employment with an approved district.
Internship Appeal for Extension (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application after they have obtained a written letter of support from both the Program Coordinator and the employing district personnel office.
Internship Reactivation (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application after they have obtained written approval from the Program Coordinator and have a signed contract verifying intern employment with an approved district.
Clear Adapted Physical Education (PDF)
Candidates may submit the credential application after they have obtained written approval from the Program Coordinator, a signed advising form/program plan, and after all of the program requirements have been successfully completed.
Request Forms
Requests forms and instructions are available below for candidates seeking assistance related to any of the following:
Request for Verification of Subject Matter Competency via Academic Degree Major (PDF)
This evaluation is for candidates seeking verification by a Credential Analyst of completion of the Subject Matter Requirement via a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in an academic major that matches the credential area they seek. There is no fee associated with this request. A list of acceptable majors can be found on the commission website.
Request for Subject Matter Competency Completion/Four-Fifths Completion Letter (PDF)
This evaluation is for candidates seeking official documentation from a Credential Analyst verifying successful completion/four-fifths completion of a commission-approved subject matter preparation program at CSUSB. The CSUSB non-refundable processing fee is ten dollars ($10).
Request for Approved Subject Matter Competency Evaluation (PDF)
This evaluation is for candidates seeking to have their transcripts evaluated to determine if they have completed the equivalency of our commission-approved subject matter preparation program in one of the following areas: Art, English, History, Kinesiology, or Mathematics. NOTE: This evaluation service is available only to bachelor's degree graduates of the California State University system. The CSUSB non-refundable processing fee is seventy-five dollars ($75).
Request for Out-Of-State Program Completion Verification (PDF)
This evaluation is for former credential candidates seeking completion of an out-of-state form by a Credential Analyst verifying successful completion of CSUSB's approved teacher preparation program and/or the issuance of the California credential. The CSUSB non-refundable processing fee is ten dollars ($10). NOTE: The applicant is required to submit the official out-of-state form.
Request for Pre-evaluation (PDF)
This evaluation is for candidates seeking official verification of their program status as well as the program and credential requirements necessary for eligibility of the credential recommendation. There is no fee associated with this request although there will only be one Pre-evaluation conducted for each program type. NOTE: Candidates seeking an additional evaluation (after the free Pre-evaluation has been conducted) will need to refer to the Request for Program Completion Verification.
Request for Program Completion Verification (PDF)
This evaluation is for Designated Subjects candidates seeking official verification of their credential enrollment and eligibility status in order to request an appeal for an extension of their preliminary credential directly with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This request is also for candidates seeking an updated evaluation after having received a free pre-evaluation. NOTE: Candidates that have completed all of the program and credential requirements do not complete this request - please refer to the Application for Credential Recommendation. The CSUSB non-refundable processing fee is thirty-five dollars ($35).