College of Communication & Education, CSU, Chico
Credential Services
As the liaison between CSU, Chico credential candidates and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), Credential Services assists credential candidates with the final step in obtaining a California credential from CSU, Chico.
Contact Us
| Walk-In | Tehama Hall 209 | Monday-Friday | 2PM-5PM |
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| Phone | (530) 898-6455 | Monday-Friday | 8AM-5PM |
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| Mailing Address | California State University, Chico Credential Services - THMA 209 Chico, CA 95929-0480 documents may be dropped off at Tehama 209 |
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Applying for a California Credential
When you begin the final phase of your credential program, Credential Services will assist you through the California credential application process so that you may obtain your state-issued teaching credential.
Deadline to apply
- Spring Finishers - Third Friday in April
- Fall Finishers - Third Friday in October
Download Credential Recommendation Request Instruction Sheet and Credential On-Line Recommendations Information Sheet.
- Recommendation Request Instructions [doc] [pdf]
- On-Line Recommendation Information Sheet [doc] [pdf]
CPR Requirement
Supplementary and Subject Matter Authorizations
- Authorization Quick Guide [doc] [pdf]
- Supplementary Authorization Guide [doc] [pdf]
- Subject Matter Authorization Guide [doc] [pdf]
- Subject Matter Authorization Handbook
Added Authorizations
- Added Authorization Quick Guide [doc] [pdf]
- Added Authorization Leaflet [pdf]
Finding a Teaching Position
Career Planning and Placement (located in Student Services Center 270) provides job-search and self-managed employment file services to credential candidates and alumni.
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
CCTC is the state agency that is responsible for ensuring that those who educate the children of California are academically and professionally prepared. Visit this site for information regarding CCTC services, credentialing laws and regulations, and state requirements for obtaining and renewing a California credential.
Beginning a Credential Program
Applying to a Credential Program
Download credential program application forms and instructions.
Applying to Graduate School
Credential students must be admitted into CSU, Chico's Graduate School as well as the specific teaching credential program. An on-line application is available here.
Department of Education
Explore the various specialist and services credential programs offered by the Department of Education. Programs include Administrative Services and Library Media Teacher Services programs.
Professional Studies in Education
Explore the various specialist and services credential programs offered by the Department of Professional Studies in Education. Programs include Education Specialist internship, Level I and II, Early Childhood Special Education Certificate, California Reading Certificate, Reading Specialist Credential and CLAD Certificate programs.