1. CEHHS Student Services Center
For students currently enrolled in the
Preliminary Add-On Credential Program:
This Presentation will provide
Information on how to apply for your
Preliminary Education Specialist Credential
Spring 2017

2. Student Services Center
University Hall, Suite 221
(760)
*Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:p.m.
*Drop Box also located outside of our office area

3. Credential Packet Please return credential application packet to:
Student Services Center
College of Education, Health, and Human Services
California State University, San Marcos
University Hall, Suite 221
San Marcos, CA

4. Credential Application Packet TO BE RETURNED to STUDENT SERVICES CENTER
Credential Evaluation Request Form – Application for Recommendation
Credential Evaluation Fee – Credential Evaluation Fee Payment Form

5. Credential Application Process
Electronic recommendations will begin when
grades are Officially posted – June, 2017 and expect to
be completed by mid-July, 2017.
Although you may turn in your packets at any time,
sooner is always better than later.

6. Credential Application Process
Step 1
Complete application for recommendation evaluation request and submit to the Student Services Center. The Fee Payment is submitted to the Cashier’s Office in Cougar Central.

7. Credential Application Process
Step 2
Your file will be reviewed to make sure all requirements have been met.
After final grades are officially posted in June, and we verify that you have successfully completed all program requirements, an Analyst will recommend you for a credential via the CTC website.
We anticipate the recommendation process will be complete by
mid-July for those students who have submitted their credential request and met all requirements.
All applications are processed on a date-order basis.

8. Credential Application Process
Step 3
CTC will you a notification of recommendation for your credential. This notification will provide a link that instructs you to complete your credential application process. The initial may not list all authorizations for your credential. However, this will serve as verification of program completion and credential application for a prospective employer.
You will also pay credential fees. Payment by MasterCard, VISA, ATM debit/credit card, or a one-time credit card (available at most grocery stores) is the only option for payment of the on-line recommendation.
The credential fee is $ or less depending on available credit you may have on file with the CTC. If this is the case, you may be directed to submit a different fee amount.

9. Credential Application Process
Step 4
Your Credential is issued by CTC on-line ONLY; a paper document is no longer issued .
You may verify issuance of your credential at:
Click on the Navy Blue rectangle box that says “Credentialing Information.”
On the page that opens, click on the Navy Icon that says “Complete your Program’s Recommendation.”
On the page that opens, you will click the Navy Blue box at the very top of page that says: “Complete Your Recommendation.”
This page also contains a “HELP” video for further
assistance.

10. Helpful Hints
All correspondence from CTC will be via . Please make sure to use a current, regularly checked address.
Past experience suggests that you should us a Hotmail, Yahoo, or Gmail account for your correspondence with CTC. District addresses generally have many firewalls and s from CTC are often returned or sent directly to your junk mailbox.
When completing your portion of the online recommendation process for your credential, you may need to use a PC; Mac users may experience system glitches.

11. Please Pay Me! When your receive notification of final document receipt, be sure to register your credential in your county of employment.
Riverside County:
Credentials & Certification Services
Riverside County Office of Educ
P. O. Box 868
Riverside, CA
(951)
Orange County:
Credentials Division
Orange County Department of Educ
200 Kalmus Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
(714)
San Diego County:
Credentials Division
San Diego County Office of Educ
6401 Linda Vista Road, #404A
San Diego, CA
(858)
San Diego Unified School District:
Personnel Administration
San Diego Unified School District
4100 Normal Street
San Diego, CA
(619)

12. Important Dates And Information
These dates will be helpful when completing
resumes and job applications:
Credential Effective Date:
May 25, 2017
Credential Expiration Date:
June 1, 2022

13. Additional Requirements for Obtaining Preliminary Education Specialist Credential
Health Education
CPR Certification: Infant, Child, & Adult – Current
TB Clearance – Current
Technology Course: EDST 630, EDUC 422, or approved equivalent

14. Health Education - Options
CSU San Marcos – one of the following:
KINE 306
HSCI 200
EDUC 571
PE 201
PE 203
Mira Costa College
HE 101
Palomar College
CHDV 104
CHDV 195
Mesa College
HE 195

15. Health Education Additional Information
If you are in the process of completing the health requirement, you will need to provide an official transcript with the course and grade posted.
The best way to do this is to have an Official transcript mailed to your home and Do Not Open the transcript upon receipt. Either put the unopened envelope into a larger envelope and mail it to our Education Services Center or hand-deliver the sealed transcript to our Education Services Center for your file.

16. CPR – Options Must Cover Infant, Child and Adult
Agency
Phone /
A-B-Cpr
American Red Cross-Escondido
Pomerado Hospital-Poway
American Red Cross-Oceanside
A-B-Cpr On-Line
(760)
(858)
(760)
(858)
(760)

17. Grading Policies
Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) is given for student teaching/clinical practice. The minimum acceptable final grade for the course work in the professional education sequence is C+ (2.3), but a B (3.0) average must be maintained.

18. ENGLISH LEARNER AUTHORIZATION (ELA)
The ELA authorizes the educator to provide services in:
ELD – Instruction for English Language Development
SDAIE – Specially Designed Academic Instruction delivered in English

19. Special Education Credential Authorizations
Mild/Moderate Disabilities (M/M) – Includes specific learning disabilities; mild to moderate mental retardation; other health impairments; serious emotional disturbance; and authorizes service in grades K-12 and in classes organized primarily for adults through age 22. Moderate/Severe Disabilities (M/S) – Includes autism; deaf-blindness; moderate to severe mental retardation; multiple disabilities; serious emotional disturbance; and authorizes service in grades K-12 and in classes organized primarily for adults through age 22. Autism Spectrum Disorders – Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) content is included in the Preliminary Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential programs for all specialty areas. The preliminary and clear credential authorizes the holder to provide autism instructional services to students within the specialty area(s) of their credential. The ASD authorization appears as a separate authorization on the Education Specialist Instruction Credential.

20. Clearing Your Credential
Clear Education Specialist Credential:
Complete a Clear Credential program through a Commission-approved Induction program. The Induction program must be approved specifically for Special Education. Please consult your employer’s Certification Specialist.

21. Employment Information
CSUSM Career Center or (760) State-wide job openings see EDJOIN or Teach California

22. Out of State Credentials Transferring California Certification to Another State
Request a list of credential requirements and necessary application forms from the State Department of Education in the state where you wish to obtain certification.
Information for State Departments of Education are found at:
The CSUSM Students Services Center processes the forms verifying completion of a California Credential to another state, for current and former CSUSM students.

23. The End
Spring Semester 2017