College of Education

Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Application Checklist

Submit all required application items as a COMPLETE package:

• Download the necessary forms at https://csumb.edu/teach/apply-credential
• Completed Information Cover Sheet
  
• $25 check or money or made to CSUMB for the Application Processing Fee (No cash or credit/debit.)
  
• Advising Form signed off by CSUMB Program Coordinator (Email your Program Coordinator to request this form.)
  
• Verification of CSUMB account clearance. Print a screenshot of your Account Summary by going to Oasis > Student Center > Account Inquiry, then print the page that shows your name and account summary. Summary must state that “Your account has no outstanding charges at this time” in order for your application to be processed.
  
• Copy of RICA passing score report. (Please retain the original for your records.) (This item is not needed for those who hold a valid California Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential that required student teaching. Include a copy of the credential in place of RICA.)
• TPA Passing Verification
  
• Child/Infant/Adult CPR. Must be valid at the time the credential application is recommended. Must include Child and Infant and Adult CPR. A copy of the front AND back of the card is required. (Keep your original.)
• Copy of either an Intern Credential, or Multiple or Single Subject credential. If you do not hold one of those credentials, submit all items listed below:
  
  • 1. Unofficial transcript with U.S. Constitution course marked, or exam certificate
    
  • 2. CBEST
    
  • 3. CSET
    
  • 4. Copy of a valid Certificate of Clearance or Emergency Permit
    
• CTC Exit Survey Certificate of Completion
  
• Copy of this checklist with ALL items checked off. Incomplete applications will not be recommended.
  

Preliminary Education Specialist Credential Application Checklist

Submit all required application items as a COMPLETE package:

Rev. 12/4/2018