Application Process
The following is the process for applying for a credential through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC):
- Candidate determines name of credential and any additional information (PDF)* that must be submitted along with the application.
- Candidate prints and completes the Credential Application Request Form (PDF)* and submits the form and additional information to the School of Education credentialing office. A permanent email address must be supplied with the form.
- Credential analyst reviews candidate's program file from the School of Education for completion of credential requirements. If all requirements have not been met, the candidate will be notified.**
- Provided requirements have been met, credential analyst submits request information online to CCTC to recommend candidate for a credential.
- CCTC will notify the candidate via email with instructions to complete the CCTC online application process.
- Candidate completes CCTC online application process by providing a permanent email address and submitting a $57 fee using a MasterCard or Visa credit or debit card.
- CCTC emails confirmation to the candidate that the recommendation, application, and fee have been received.
- CCTC emails the candidate and credential analyst when credential document has been mailed to the candidate (within 10 working days of verification of receipt of recommendation and application). A copy of this email will be accepted by school districts as proof of credential.
*The downloadable version of this form is provided in a Portable Document Format (PDF). For more information about PDFs or to install Adobe Acrobat Reader, follow this link.
**Please note that the process from receipt of the request form to submission of recommendation may take two to eight weeks.
Note: This information is current for the 2007-08 academic year. To view 2008-09 program information, visit the Academic Catalogs page. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
