Preliminary PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential Application Instructions
A complete packet includes ALL of the documents below.
a. Fresno State PK-3 ECE Specialist Instruction Credential Application (page 3)
b. Completion of a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college
or university
If you hold a Certificate of Clearance only and have never held any of these documents:
30-Day Sub Permit, Short Term Staff Permit, Provisional Internship Permit, or a University
Intern Credential, verification of your degree must be submitted with your credential
recommendation to the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
- If your bachelor’s or higher degree is from another institution, please send an official e-transcript through Parchment to the Credential Analyst at pavang@mail.fresnostate.edu
- If your bachelor’s or higher degree is from Fresno State, see item c below.
c. Fresno State transcripts with ALL grades and bachelor’s or higher degree posted. Unofficial transcripts printed from the My Fresno State Portal (my.fresnostate.edu) are acceptable.
d. Copy of the front and back of your valid CPR training card for infant, child, and adult. The card must indicate that all three levels of training were completed. The training course must meet the standards established by the American Heart Association or Red Cross. An online CPR training is available from CPR Today at www.cprtoday.com/.
e. Copy of your completed Individualized Development Plan (IDP) with all signatures.
f. Complete the CSU Exit Survey at https://www.csuexitsurvey.org/. Campus code: FSC
Print out the verification at the end of the survey.
g. $25.00 Fresno State processing fee receipt. See instructions below.
In order to apply for a preliminary credential, you must have also passed both components of the FAST (Site Visitation Project and Teaching Sample Project). The Credential Analyst will verify that both components have been passed with the FAST Coordinator.
Fresno State Credential Processing Fee
There is a $25 Fresno State processing fee for applying for your credential. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid online. DO NOT send cash. Include a copy of your receipt with your credential application packet.
Pay at this link: https://commerce.cashnet.com/fresnoem_kremencenterforadvising
- You may pay by credit or debit card. Please note there is a 2.65% added service charge fee for each transaction.
- Payment can also be made by electronic check without any additional service charges.
How to Submit your Credential Application Packet
DO NOT email your application packet to the Credential Analyst. Please mail your credential application packet to the mailing address below or submit in-person to the Kremen Education Building, Room 100. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before closing time to ensure your application packet is received and processed.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, closed for lunch 12:00 – 1:00 pm.
Note: During summer, our office hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, closed for lunch 12:00
– 12:30 pm.
Mailing Address:
Credential Analyst, Fresno State
Kremen School of Education
5005 N. Maple Avenue, M/S ED 301
Fresno, CA 93740-8025
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