Fall 2024 applications are open now until March 1st, 2024!
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Fall 2024 applications are open now until March 1st, 2024!
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Meeting ID: 835 9981 0836
Passcode: 791137
Application Walkthroughs: Our Advising Staff will walk through the whole application and what information we need for each section along with any questions along the way. Must be present the whole time to get a full application walkthrough.
Wednesday, December 20th 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Friday, January 12th 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tuesday, January 30th 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday, February 12th 9:00am - 10:00am
Tuesday, February 27th 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Application Q&A: Our Advising Staff will host a questions and answer session to answer any questions you have about the application. This works as a drop-in session where you can pop in at anytime to ask your question in the timeframe.
Wednesday, January 3rd 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday, January 16th 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Thursday, February 8th 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tuesday, February 20th 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Final Application Workshop: Our Advising Staff will go over all final questions you have for the application to finalize applications that are due on March 1st, 2024.
Friday, March 1st 4:00pm - 6:00pm
*Internship options available for Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, and Single Subject pathways only. For more info, see Internship Information.
Advising can be scheduled here(opens in new window).
Do you already hold one general education credential (Multiple or Single Subject) and wish to add another? Or do you already hold one special education credential and wish to add the other?
The Process* of applying to the MA program
Culminating Activities* in the MA program
Verify that you understand the admission requirements for the program you intend to apply to. All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to the start date of the credential program you are applying to. Please contact the Credential Advisor with questions about credential program admission requirements.
Getting Started (PDF) helpful document
Prerequisite Courses breakdown by Pathway: https://www.csuchico.edu/soe/credential/index.shtml
The Basic Skills Requirement and Subject-Matter Competence exams must be passed prior to submitting a credential application.
After completing steps 1 & 2, you are ready to submit an online credential application.
Access to this application requires a valid CSU, Chico account for login. If you have never before been admitted to CSU, Chico, you must receive your login information from Graduate Studies (Step 2) prior to beginning this application.
Please contact Graduate Studies if you require assistance with obtaining your login credentials.
Application Deadlines
Application Window: December - March 1st (Fall Term Start)
Application Window: July - October 1st (Spring Term Start)