As the liaison between CSU, Chico credential candidates and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), Credential Services assists credential candidates with the final step in obtaining a California credential.
Contact Us
Credential Analyst
Phone:
E-mail: credentials@csuchico.edu
Mailing Address*
California State University, Chico
Credential Services - THMA 209
Chico, CA 95929-0480
*Documents may be dropped off at Tehama 209 or placed in the drop-box in front of Tehama 209.
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.
Credential Services will be recommending you for a credential to CTC. You must complete the Credential Request for Recommendation form.
Administrative Services Credential Request for Recommendation
Certificate of Clearance / Live Scan
The Certificate of Clearance is for individuals seeking clearance for entry into a public school setting (observation, field experience, or student teaching). The Certificate of Clearance is verification that you have completed the Commission on Teacher Credentialing fingerprint process (also called Live Scan). You will need to pay for your fingerprints to be processed by the police department AND you will pay CTC for the Certificate of Clearance.
Certificate of Clearance Instructions and Live Scan Form (PDF)
Applying for a Teaching Position
Most employers utilize EdJoin(opens in new window) for posting their job openings. We encourage you to use our tutorial (PDF) to help you navigate this website correctly so that your EdJoin profile accurately displays your information. The Career Center at Chico State can be of additional assistance to help you through the process.
California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
CTC(opens in new window) 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 CTC services, credentialing laws and regulations, and state requirements for obtaining and renewing a California credential.