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Credential Programs

Credential Admission Requirements

Apply to the Credential Program at Fresno State

Application Process

Completed applications are processed in the order that they are received. Applicants meeting all admission requirements will be admitted on a first come, first served basis, space permitting.

We highly recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.

Application Cycles
Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

Single Subject Ag and Math ITEP

September 2, 2025 to
November 1, 2025

PK-3 

February 1, 2026
to March 31, 2026

Summer Residencies

February 1, 2026 to May 1, 2026

(BAP application opening dates TBD)

Traditional Programs, Fall Residencies and Liberal Studies ITEP

October 1, 2025
to May 1, 2026

(BAP application opening dates TBD)


Please review all steps below, or click the following links to navigate to each step in the application process.

  1. Initial Eligibility and Prerequisites
  2. Cal State Apply
  3. Program Application
  4. Program Application Attachments

If you are a current credential holder who would like to add on another credential, please navigate to the section at the bottom of this webpage.

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How to Apply

Step 1: Initial Eligibility and Prerequisites

Eligibility Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited university or at least 60 semester units towards a blended Liberal Studies degree or integrated program at Fresno State. To view more information on the eligibility requirements for Liberal Studies - ITEP, please click here.

  • An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher. If you do not meet this requirement, we will check to see if you have a 2.5 or higher for the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of coursework. If you do not meet either requirement, you may submit a GPA Consideration Request with your application.
GPA Consideration Request

Prerequisite Courses (C or higher)

  • SPED 120: Required for Dual and Education Specialist. It can be completed prior to the start of or during the first semester of our program.

Step 2: Cal State Apply

All applicants must first apply to Fresno State for the semester that they intend to start the Credential Program. A nonrefundable fee of $70 will be due at the end of the application.

You do not need to apply to Cal State if:

  • You are a current Fresno State graduate student.
  • You are a current Fresno State undergraduate Liberal Studies, Ag or Math ITEP student who intends to blend their Credential into their bachelor's program. 

Liberal Studies - ITEP Only: You will apply to the undergraduate Liberal Studies program on Cal State Apply; however, you will not apply to the Credential Program on Cal State Apply because you are part of an integrated program.

If you need further guidance to determine whether a Cal State Application is required of you, it is recommended that you make an appointment with Kremen's Center for Advising and Student Services prior to applying.

Cal State Apply

Step 3: Program Application

After submitting your Cal State Application, our Program Application will be available on your Fresno State Portal within three days under Student Self Service > My Admissions and Program Applications > Credential Program App. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Program Application

Step 4: Program Application Attachments

On the second page of the Program Application, you will attach the following documents. If you are reapplying and cannot detach a document, please contact the Credential Admissions Analyst: hjamison@csufresno.edu.

Subject Matter Requirements (attach one option)

Review the Subject Matter Requirements Table to determine if you meet Subject Matter for your credential area, and please attach one of these corresponding documents:

  • Transcript
  • CSET Scores (not applicable to PK-3)
  • An email from Kremen that shows proof of clearance by coursework

For further clarification on how to meet Subject Matter, including how to Request a Coursework Evaluation, please review the Subject Matter Requirements page below. The Coursework Evaluation Request Form will return in Fall 2025.

Subject Matter Requirements

Admission Interview and Personal Narrative

  • Interview scheduling links will return in Fall 2025. Traditional and Residency applicants are expected to interview before applying to Fresno State. A completed Admission Interview Form and Personal Narrative will need to be sent to your interviewer ahead of your meeting. Please note that BAP candidates will need to complete both an interview for their credential of choice and a BAP interview.
  • BAP Spanish and Hmong Only: Please schedule a language proficiency interview with an approved coordinator:
    • BAP Spanish: Dr. Nadia Hoover, nmhoover@csufresno.edu
    • BAP Hmong: Dr. Vicky Xiong-Lor, vxionglor@csufresno.edu
  • Liberal Studies - ITEP Only: Please do not fill out the admission interview links above. The dates for your admission interview will be announced in early spring. A completed Admission Interview Form and Personal Narrative will need to be presented at your interview. If you would like to be considered for BAP, please see the previous instructions.
  • FTRP Applicants Only: Please complete the district's application to secure an interview by clicking here. Your acceptance letter to FTRP is considered your Interview Form. Please attach it to your application along with your Personal Narrative. To find out more information about our Residency programs, click here.
Interview Form

Certificate of Clearance

  • Please note that the clearance process can take 8 to 10 weeks to complete. 
  • Live Scan forms or receipts will not be accepted.
  • Please utilize the instructions below on how to complete this process.
Certificate of Clearance Instructions

Pre-Program Field Experience Form

Please attest to the completion of 20 hours of field experience in the PK through 12th grade level using the form below. 

Pre-Program Forms

TB Risk Assessment

  • Please have your healthcare provider fill out Page 1 and 3 of the form below.
  • We will not accept any other documents unless you have a memo from the Fresno State Health Center. You can download this memo from your Student Center after your appointment. 
TB Risk Assessment Form

Mandated Reporter Training

  • Multiple Subject, Dual, Education Specialist and Single Subject: Complete the General and School Personnel Trainings and attach your School Personnel Certificate. 
  • PK-3: Complete the General, Childcare Providers and School Personnel Trainings and attach your Childcare Providers and School Personnel Certificates. You will need to combine the two documents into one file or attach one of them to the "Special Circumstances" slot.
  • Please note that the website below may charge $7.99 for the Certificate download.
Complete the Training

Two Recommendation Forms (coming soon)

  • Your faculty interviewer should not be your reference.
  • Recommendations are valid for one year from the date that they were originally submitted.
  • FTRP Residency Only: Please attach your acceptance email from FTRP as proof that they received your recommendation letters.

U.S. Constitution Requirement and Transcripts

Advising Plan


Are you a current Credential holder who wants to add another Credential?

  • To add on a Multiple Subject or another Single Subject Credential, please complete this form and email it along with any attachments to the Credential Admissions Analyst: hjamison@csufresno.edu.
  • To add on an Education Specialist, Dual or PK-3 Credential, please apply to the program using the standard steps above.

  • To add on a Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Education Specialist or Dual Credential, please apply to the program using the standard steps above.

Questions?

If you need help navigating the process, please contact our Center for Advising and Student Services: kremenschool@csufresno.edu or 559.278.0300.