Program Materials

The credential items below will be asked about by questions and/or uploads in the Program Materials box/quadrant of the Cal State Apply application.

START EARLY: Most of our applicants tell us they spend approximately 3 months or more on the following 5 requirements.

• Prerequisite Courses
  • Prerequisite Courses - General Education
  • Prerequisite Courses - Bilingual
  • Prerequisite Courses - Special Education
• Early Field Experience
  • Early Field Experience - General and Special Education
  • Early Field Experience - Bilingual
• Subject Matter Competency
  • Subject Matter Competency
  • Subject Matter Competency - Special Education Early Childhood Credential Only
• Language and Cultural Competency (bilingual credential only)
• Certificate of Clearance or Emergency Teaching Permit

• Unofficial transcripts
• Bachelor's Degree
• Basic Skills Requirement
• GPA Requirement
• Personal Narrative
  • Personal Narrative - General Education
  • Personal Narrative - Bilingual
  • Personal Narrative - Special Education
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Video
  • Video - Bilingual
• Credential Application fee (currently $25)
• Negative TB test results