Prospective Students

Challenge the Present:  Half of California’s public school students come from low income families. One quarter of California’s public school students are learning English as their second language. Research shows that students who have two consecutive years with an effective teacher experience success as learners, regardless of factors like poverty and English proficiency.  You could be that teacher who changes children’s lives!

Shape the Future: Governor Schwarzenegger has declared 2008 the Year of Education. Here at the Sacramento State University College of Education, we think EVERY year is the year of education. We hope that this year will be YOUR year for teacher education and credentialing!

TEACH!

Information Sessions
The credentialing process in California is heavily regulated by the state and federal governments. Come to an informational session for detailed and accurate information about the admission requirements and credential programs at Sacramento State. Our informed advisors will help to clarify the complex but necessary steps to earning a California teaching credential.

Admission Requirements
Download the admissions guide (pdf). Use the Guide for quick reference. Please be sure to cover all steps thoroughly – a complete application gains you priority admissions processing!

Program Options
We offer candidates a wide range of choices. You are making an important investment in your future career – we want to make sure that you select the program option that is appropriate for you, your goals and your strengths. Each of our program options has distinct philosophical orientations and takes advantage of long-standing relationships that our faculty have with teachers, administrators, schools and community groups in our region.

To download information about each program, click the links below (pdf files).

• Multiple Subject
• Single Subject
• Special Education
  • Program advisor contact information
  • Mild / Moderate
  • Moderate / Severe
  • Early Childhood Special Education

CSET / CBEST – www.ctcexams.nesinc.com
Taking the CBEST and the CSET are two essential parts of submitting a complete application. This link takes you to the website for these two exams where you will find detailed information about test dates and reporting procedures, practice tests and test-taking tips. Contact our Equity Coordinator, Adriana Echandia, for support with preparing for these two tests.

Program Applications
Applying to the teacher preparation program requires two parallel processes: applying to a credential program and applying to the graduate program. Follow these detailed instructions closely. Remember – submitting a complete application makes you eligible for priority admissions!

• Multiple Subject Instructions & Application
• Single Subject Instructions & Application
• Special Education Instructions & Application
• Certificate of Clearance (COC) Instructions
• Reference Forms
• Graduate School Admissions Application

Scholarships/ APLE Grant

Frequently Asked Questions