Pathway to Credentialing
Credentialing resources for current School of Education students and alumni
Credential Application Process
The credential recommendation to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is a multi-step process. Submission of the Credential Application will initiate the credential review and recommendation process. This process is initiated by the student.
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The applicant will review the credential requirements to ensure all requirements have been met. Please see a complete list of requirements below. The applicant should contact their advisor with any questions about the requirements or process.
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The applicant will complete the credential application. The credential application will initiate the credential review process by the Office of Licensures and Credentialing.
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The University of Redlands will submit the information necessary to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to recommend the applicant for the credential. This process generally takes 2-3 weeks.
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Applicants will receive an email notification when a recommendation is submitted. This email will come to the email address the applicant has their CTC Educator Profile set up with. The applicant will be able to complete and pay for the credential immediately. The payment process must be completed within 90 days or the credential will be purged and a new recommendation will need to be submitted. Applicants are responsible for updating contact information on CTC's educator portal.
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CTC will process the University’s recommendation and grant the credential within 10 business days. You will not receive a printed document from CTC when your credential is issued. The website is the official site for all credentials and permits. You can print a copy of your credential from the CTC website. |
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Teaching Credential Application
Complete this application if you are a current student and you are seeking a credential an internship teaching credential or preliminary teaching credential.
PPS: School Counseling Application
Complete this application if you are seeking a PPS: School Counseling credential.
Administrative Services Credential Application
Complete this application if you are a School & District Leadership or Ed.D. candidate seeking a Letter of Completion, Certificate of Eligibility, or Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
Intern Teaching Credential
In order to be recommended for an intern teaching credential, current students must be found intern eligible and be hired for a full-time teaching position at a public school district or charter school in their credential field. To be found intern eligible, students must apply when they meet the designated requirements. Current student should review the Internship Eligibility Application instructions and requirements.
If hired for a qualified internship, students must meet the following requirements to be recommended for an intern credential:
- Completed credential application
- Signed Contract or Offer of Employment with public school/school district which indicates full-time employment in their credential field
- Evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution*
- Evidence of Basic Skills Requirement*
- Current Certificate of Clearance issued by CTC*
- Evidence of a negative skin TB test result within the last two years or chest x-ray exam within the last five years**
- Evidence of Subject Matter Competency**
- Evidence of the U.S. Constitution requirement**
- Valid CPR certificate (infant, child, and adult)**
- 3.0 Grade or equivalent in ALL pre-service foundations and methods courses
- Clear student account of all registration/financial holds on account. Holds are indicated in the top right corner of the Student Planning screen.
- Evidence of current COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption
- Health Education and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Requirement. May be completed by School of Education workshop (EDSP students only).
* Submitted during the admissions process
** Submitted during the intern eligibility application process
Preliminary Teaching Credential
Students must complete all listed requirements before a credential recommendation:
- Completed credential application
- Evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution*
- Evidence of Basic Skills Requirement*
- Current Certificate of Clearance issued by CTC*
- Evidence of a negative skin TB test result within the last two years or chest x-ray exam within the last five years*
- Evidence of Subject Matter Competency
- Evidence of the U.S. Constitution requirement
- RICA passed (multiple subject and EDSP/MMSN students only)
- All CalTPA cycles passed (single subject, multiple subject, and EDSP/MMSN students only)
- TPE portfolio passed (EDSP/MMSN students only)
- Valid CPR certificate (infant, child, and adult)
- All teacher-prep coursework completed and grades posted
- Clear student account of all registration/financial holds on account. Holds are indicated in the top right corner of the Student Planning screen.
- Health Education and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Requirement. May be completed by School of Education workshop (Only required for EDSP candidates who completed EDSP 616 and/or EDSP 625 prior to Fall 2022).
* Submitted during the admissions process
MMSN Credential: Students who began an education specialist program in Summer 2022 or after will obtain a Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) Education Specialist credential. Meanwhile, students who began an education specialist program in Spring 2022 or prior will obtain a Mild/Moderate Disabilities Education Specialist credential.
Credential Authorization Information
Multiple Subject and Single Subject
Teacher candidates earning a Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential will have the following authorization included in their Preliminary Credential when recommended to CTC.
English Learners Authorization (authorization code ELAM or ELAS)
The following instructional services may be provided to English learners within the specialty area(s) and grade/age level authorization of this document: (1) English language development defined as instruction designed specifically for limited-English-proficient students to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English; and (2) specially designed content instruction delivered in English defined as instruction in a subject area, delivered in English, that is specially designed to meet the needs of limited-English-proficient students. This English learner authorization also covers classes taught on the basis of other valid, non-emergency credentials or permits held within the settings or content/specialty area(s) listed at the grade or age levels authorized.
Education Specialist
Teacher candidates earning an Education Specialist credential will have the following authorizations included in their Preliminary Credential when recommended to CTC.
Mild to Moderate Support Needs (authorization code R3MN) - For students who began their program in Summer 2022 or after.
The Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Mild to Moderate Support Needs authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to students’ access to the academic curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to students with mild to moderate support needs related to one or more of the following disabilities: autism, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, specific learning disability, and traumatic brain injury; in kindergarten, including transitional kindergarten, grades 1-12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.
Mild/Moderate Disabilities (authorization code R3MM) - For students who began their program in Spring 2022 or earlier.
This authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a primary disability of specific learning disabilities, mild/moderate intellectual disabilities, other health impairment, and emotional disturbance, in kindergarten, grades 1 - 12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.
Autism Spectrum Disorders Authorization (authorization code AAAS)
The autism spectrum disorders added authorization authorizes the holder to conduct assessments, provide instruction, and special education related services to individuals with a primary disability of autism across the continuum of special education program options at the grade and age levels authorized by the prerequisite credential.
English Learners Authorization (authorization code ELAE)
The following instructional services may be provided to English learners within the specialty area(s) and grade/age level authorization of this document: (1) English language development defined as instruction designed specifically for limited-English-proficient students to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English; and (2) specially designed content instruction delivered in English defined as instruction in a subject area, delivered in English, that is specially designed to meet the needs of limited-English-proficient students. This English learner authorization also covers classes taught on the basis of other valid, non-emergency credentials or permits held within the settings or content/specialty area(s) listed at the grade or age levels authorized.
Once Single Subject and Multiple Subject teacher candidates have received their Preliminary Teaching Credential, they may apply directly with the CCTC to receive an additional teaching credential or content area.
Teacher candidates must meet subject matter competency for the second credential.
Multiple Subject Credential Examinations
Single Subject Credential Examinations
Additionally, teacher candidates will need to complete a content/subject-specific methodology course that is approved by CCTC. The University of Redlands multiple subject methodology course requirement can be met through the University of Redlands. The single subject methodology course requirement cannot be met through the University of Redlands. However, the CTC provides a list of institutions that teacher candidates can do this through.
Teacher candidates will go through the CCTC to process the credential recommendation. Instruction for that process can be found under "How to Apply" on the CTC's Adding a Teaching or Content Area web page. Teacher candidates can talk to their advisor for more guidance on this process.
PPS: School Counseling Credential
Students must complete all listed requirements before a credential recommendation:
- Completed credential application
- Evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution*
- Current Certificate of Clearance issued by CCTC*
- Evidence of Basic Skills Requirement*
- All PPS credential and fieldwork coursework completed (grades posted)
- Required fieldwork hours and evaluation forms completed (verification completed during credential application review process)
- Clear student account of all registration/financial holds on account. Holds are indicated in the top right corner of the Student Planning screen.
*Submitted during the admissions process
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential/Certificate of Eligibility
Candidates seeking an Preliminary Administrative Services Credential have three credential pathways to choose from.
Students must complete all listed requirements before credential recommendation:
1. Completed credential application
2. Evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution*
3. Current Certificate of Clearance issued by CCTC or current credential issued by the CTC*
4. Evidence of Basic Skills Requirement*
5. Evidence of a California teaching or basic services credential. Prerequisite credential must be a clear or life credential*
- Teacher Credential with English Learner Authorization
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential
- Teacher Librarian Services Credential
- Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
- Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential
- School Nurse Services Credential
6. Letter from the district verifying 5 years of service
7. Verification of Employment Form CL-777 (for candidates that have an offer of employment)
8. All program coursework completed (grades posted)
9. Clear student account of all registration/financial holds on account. Holds are indicated in the top right corner of the Student Planning screen.
10. Cal APA Cycles —Students that began their program Fall 2018 will take CalAPA cycles but they are non-consequential. CalAPA will be required and consequential after Fall 2019.
* Submitted during the admissions process
Letter of Completion: Candidates who have not yet completed 5 years of service will receive a letter of program completion (issued by the University of Redlands). Candidates should request a recommendation for a Certificate of Eligibility or a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential upon completion of 5 years of service at a district.
Certificate of Eligibility: An individual who has completed requirements above but does not have an offer of employment in an administrative position may apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (issued by CTC), which verifies completion of all requirements for the preliminary credential and authorizes the holder to seek employment as an administrator. The Certificate of Eligibility has no expiration date.