Teaching Credential Program

There are different application and admission steps for post-baccalaureate and current Cal State LA students. Which one are you? 

Spring 2025 applications due October 1, 2024

Credential Information & Application Process Session

Admission Requirement Info

Admission Requirements & Eligibility

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  • GPA of 2.5 overall or 2.75 in the last 60 semester/90 quarter units
  • Certificate of Clearance from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
  • Philosophy Statement
  • Negative TB Test within four calendar years

Please note: Students must also go through an interview. Basic skills are an admission requirement, subject matter competency exam/coursework is not a requirement for admission.

 

Post-Baccalaureate Application

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Applying to a credential program as a new Post-Baccalaureate student. You are graduating or hold a degree before you start the credential program.

Complete all required sections of your credential program application including:

Philosophy of Education Statement
Negative TB Test
Two Letters of Recommendation

 

 

Once you apply to the university through Cal State Apply, you will be given a CIN number. You need the CIN number to pay the application review fee.

There is no additional application.

Submitting Transcipts to Admissions

Please send official transcripts (Submitting Transcripts/Test Scores to Admissions) from all universities, except Cal State LA, you attended as an undergraduate or post-baccalaureate student. You must mail or deliver transcripts to:

Cal State LA Admissions Office
c/o GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032

Or request official electronic transcripts sent to AdmSubmit@calstatela.edu

Once you apply to the university through Cal State Apply, you will be given a CIN number. You need the CIN number to pay the application review fee.
There is no additional application.

Please click here for information on California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Guidelines for Foreign Transcript Evaluation. Currently Cal State LA is only using International Education Research Foundation, Inc. Credentials Evaluation Service (IERF) for international transcript review

Current Cal State LA Student Application

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Complete your Credential Application

Complete all required sections of your credential program application including:

Philosophy of Education Statement
Negative TB Test
Two Letters of Recommendation
Pay a $65 Admission and Credential Application Fee before submitting the application

Applicants to our credential programs will find the tab labeled “Payment” in the credential program application.

Apply to the University through Cal State Apply

If you have any questions about the proces, please schedule an appointment with Ana Zambrano via EABNavigate

What Type of Applicant Are You?

Applicant Type Checklist by Ana Zambrano

You can apply to add on a second credential program if you are currently enrolled in a Cal State LA Credential Program.

For any grievance regarding a rendered admission decision, please contact, us via e-mail at coe@calstatela.edu. Please include your full name, contact information (e-mail/phone number), and pertinent details.