Welcome to the Credential Center

The Credential Center provides support services to students, faculty and staff of the College of Education, the University and the general public. Among the services we provide are:

• the evaluation and recommendation of all initial elementary and secondary teaching credentials and service credentials
• advisement, evaluation and recommendation of Ryan Clear Single Subject and Multiple Subject Credential Programs (Fifth-Year Programs)
• advisement, evaluation and recommendation of Subject Matter Authorizations, Supplementary Authorizations and Added Authorizations to elementary and secondary teaching credentials
• advisement and licensing support for University Interns
• advisement for out-of-state and out-of-country credential applicants
• assistance to credentialed teachers seeking renewal information
• a University resource of credential requirements and regulations

Summer 2008 Credential Application Packets

Important Note - we cannot process incomplete applications; do not submit your Request for Recommendation without final grades or other items requested on your updated evaluation.

Packets are now available to download here; read the instructions carefully before submitting your paperwork.

Summer 2008 Multiple & Single Subject Student Teachers - Licensing & Application Workshops

A Licensing & Application Workshop will be held during the Summer; we will notify student teachers by email of the workshop date.

Office Information

Credential Center | ED1 - Room 42 | (562) 985-4109 | credentials@csulb.edu

Academic Semester Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 5:30 pm, Friday 8 am - 12 pm; 1 pm - 5 pm

Summer Hours (May 19, 2008 - August 29, 2008): Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm, Friday 8 am - 12 pm; 1 pm - 5 pm

Last update: 8/12/08