Please contact the Credential Analyst, Sherri Nakashima at sherrin@csufresno.edu for information regarding:
- Adding on authorizations to existing credentials
- Extension appeals on Intern, Preliminary or Level I credentials
- Out of state program verification form
Center for Advising and Student Services
Kremen School of Education
and Human Development, Room 100
Credential Analyst:
Sherri Nakashima
Phone: 559.278.0300
sherrin@csufresno.edu
Mailing Address:
5005 N. Maple Ave., ED 301
Fresno, CA 93740-8025
Credential Information Links
Be assured that your complete application will be processed as quickly as possible,
usually within a few days; however, during peak periods such as January-March and
June-September, it may take up to 15-20 working days.
There are two fees: Fresno State processing fee of $25 and a $102.50 Commission on
Teacher Credentialing fee. The CTC fee is paid online by credit or debit card after
your credential recommendation is submitted online to CTC. If you hold a valid Certificate
of Clearance, you will have a fee credit that will be applied to your credential,
so the CTC fee will be less than $102.50. If you are applying for a science or math credential, the $25 Fresno State fee will be waived. Indicate this by writing "MSTI
fee waiver" on your credential application.
After the Credential Analyst completes the processing of your paperwork, your credential
recommendation is submitted online to CTC. A notification email is sent to you with
instructions how to complete your part of the online process. This includes answering
professional fitness questions and paying your CTC fee. After your fee is paid, CTC
will send a second email, which can be printed off as proof your application is being
processed. CTC reviews your answers to the professional fitness questions. If you
answered "yes" to any of the questions, there will be a delay in processing as your
application is reviewed by the Division of Professional Practices. As long as there
are no issues with your professional fitness review, your credential will be issued
by CTC within approximately 1-2 weeks and a final email with your document number
will be sent to you.
Credentials are valid for 5 years with the exception of the Preliminary Speech Language
Pathology Services credential, which is valid for 2 years. Administrative Services
credentials are valid for five years--however, those credentials are tied to your
prerequisite teaching or services credentials and will share the same expiration date.
When hired in a full-time position teaching by a school district, you will be placed
in a 2-year induction program to earn your Clear credential. Fresno State does not
offer a Clear induction program. Induction programs and costs vary by district. Once
all induction program requirements are met, the candidate will then apply through
their employer to the CCTC for the Clear credential.
Any CPR training that follows the American Heart Association or Red Cross guidelines
is acceptable. You will need to complete 3 levels of training: infants, children
and adults. The only online CPR training provider we will accept is: www.cprtoday.com.
Once your application is submitted online and you pay your CTC fee, you will receive
a confirmation email. Print this out and register it at your local County Office
of Education (COE) credentials department to obtain a TCC (temporary county certificate)
for your employer. You can also ask for a credential receipt at our front desk when
you submit your credential application, while your employer may accept a credential
receipt, the COE will not accept this as official proof your credential recommendation
has been submitted to CTC.
Yes, CSET and RICA scores are valid for ten years from the initial date of passage.
Scores must be valid at the time you apply for your Preliminary credential. The only
exception when an expired score can be used for a Preliminary credential is if the
scores were previously used towards an Intern credential.
CBEST scores do not expire.
If you already hold or held a Clear credential, please go to the CTC website at:
www.ctc.ca.gov and click on "Renew your Document" and follow the instructions. You will need to
create a User ID and password.
There are a couple ways to add on subject areas: supplementary authorizations or full
credentials. There are different requirements if you hold a Multiple Subject credential
and want to teach in a Single subject setting, or vice/versa. Please contact the
Credential Analyst for additional information. See "Credential Information Links"
above for information on supplementary authorizations.