Single Subject Credential Program Petitions

Appeals to program decisions, or requests for Single Subject Credential Program policy waivers, are made by filing a written appeal to the Single Subject Credential Program Petition Committee.  The Committee reviews the written statement and supporting evidence.  After the review, the Committee renders its final decision.  Examples of items that can be petitioned are:

1. Minimum grade point average required for program admission;

2. Completing prerequisite course EDSS 300 prior to enrollment in core courses (EDSS 450 and EDSE courses);

3. Completing all program courses prior to student teaching;

4. Equivalency for courses taken elsewhere or more than seven years ago;

5. Graduate credit for education courses taken in the senior year (must be done prior to graduating);

6. Student teaching placement at a private school or using employment (other than University Internship) to fulfill student teaching requirement;

*Consult the Single Subject Credential Program office for items not listed here.

Petitions are heard monthly by the Single Subject Petiton Committee during the fall and spring semesters. Petitions must be submitted 7 days prior to the Petition Committee meeting.  To submit a petition, candidates should make an appointment with a Single Subject advisor to discuss the type of petition and any supporting documents that are needed.

How Do I Petition?

1. Obtain the appropriate petition from the Single Subject website. (Attached Below)

2. Compose a written statement presenting your situation and reason for your request in full. This is your opportunity to provide the committee with ANY and ALL information that will assist them in determining whether or not an exception to SSCP policy should be made for your situation.

3. Attach you unofficial MyCSULB transcripts showing what credential coursework you have completed at CSULB.

4. Attach any materials that support your written statement, CBEST/CSET scores, letters of support, verification of enrollment in supplemental courses, etc

5. Meet with your subject area advisor to discuss your petition and obtain his/her recommendation (approve, deny, or no recommendation) and signature.

6. Submit signed petition and materials to the Single Subject Credential Office, ED1-67 (deadlines listed above).  * The Single Subject office requires that you speak with the Single Subject Assistant to the Coordinator, Jessica Vieira, prior to submitting your petition.  She can be reached at 562-985-7622 or jvieira@csulb.edu.  We suggest that you make an appointment with her in advance to preparing your petition materials. 

How Will I Know the Result of My Petition?

A letter explaining the committee’s decision will be emailed to you 1 week after the committee meeting.  If you would like to know the outcome of your petition before then, you may call the Single Subject Credential Office.  Please allow 1-2 business days for a response.

Questions?

If you need more information about the petitioning process, please contact your Credential Advisor or the Single Subject Credential Program Office:  singlesubject@csulb.edu or (562) 985-5325.

Download Petition Forms

• SSCP General Petition Form »
    - Use this form to petition any program policy other than the ones listed below.

• Course Equivalency Petition »
  - Use this form to petition for course equivalency from another university or college.

• Petition for Exceptional Admit with a Low GPA »
  - Use this form to petition exceptional admit to the program or to student teaching with a low GPA.

• Petition to Take Program Courses Prior to Admission »
  - Use this form to petition to take program courses (core courses) prior to program admission.

• Petition to Earn Graduate Credit in Your Senior Year »
  - Use this form to petition to have a maximum of 12 units of credential coursework taken as an undergraduate transferred to post-bac coursework.  This must be submitted before you graduate with your BA/BS.