Resources

• Adding Authorizations to a Multiple Subject Credential (PDF)
• Adding Authorizations to a Single Subject Credential (PDF)
• Added Authorization Evaluation Request Packet (PDF)

• Supplementary & Subject Matter Authorizations
• Adding Teaching or Subject Areas to a Credential
• College Articulation Website - to find out what courses are considered college-level, transferable or equivalent

To establish a Credential Center File, please see Opening a Credential Center file

To request a document recommendation, please see the following:

• Service, Specialist, Authorizations and Designated Subjects candidates:
  • Current semester completers, please make sure to follow instructions found on our Service or Specialist Credential Application page
  • Previous semester completers, please complete and return the following form: EO Service Specialist Request for Recommendation (PDF) 
• Teaching Credential Candidates (Education Specialist, Multiple Subject and Single Subject):
  • Current and previous completers, please make sure to follow instructions found on our Teaching Credential Application page

• Application 41-4 form (PDF) (Instructions (PDF)) for Added Authorizations or Extensions
• Video and downloadable guide for completing credential recommendation
• Effective 2/16/17, the CTC is requiring all educators to create a username and password to view your credential records and personal information. Please make sure you update your email address prior to a credential recommendation by the CSULB Credential Center to assure the email being sent by CTC goes to a current valid email address.

• Basic Skills Information

• Credential Leaflet CL-667 (PDF)
• Coded Correspondence 15-03 (PDF)
• Coded Correspondence 17-04 (PDF)

• How to obtain a Certificate of Clearance

• Video and downloadable guide for applying for your fingerprint clearance
• Credential Leaflet CL-900 (PDF)

• Email: ced-credentials@csulb.edu
• Phone: (562) 985-4109
• Location: EED-32

• CTC website
• Department Contact Information
• check/view credential; go to Educator Page  and click on the Educator Login button

• CPR Information

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• Effective 4/1/17, passing scores are valid for 10 years
• CTC Exams Website
• Coded Correspondence 17-01 (PDF)

The Credential Center at CSULB charges a non-refundable $25 fee for an evaluation of credential or authorization requirements. This fee is payable by:

• Credit Card 

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• Moving/Moved out of California? Need Program Verification? We can help.

• Educational Organizations in Other States

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• Effective 4/1/17, passing scores are valid for 10 years
• CTC Exams Website
• Coded Correspondence 17-01 (PDF)

• Options for meeting U.S. Constitution

• Coded Correspondence 11-01 (PDF)