Applications for Fall 2025 open October 1st on CalStateApply
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On June 29, 2024, Governor Newsom signed a budget trailer bill, SB 153 (Chap. 38, Statutes of 2024), that allows candidates to use their bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education as demonstration of the Basic Skills Requirement, effective immediately. You can read more about this update here
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Credential Program Admissions
Welcome to our Single Subject Credential Program Admissions!
We are thrilled to support you on your path towards becoming a secondary teacher in California. The core of teaching extends far beyond imparting knowledge; it's about:
- nurturing curiosity
- fostering growth
- igniting a lifelong love for learning
If you are interested in our program, attend our overview. In the meantime, if you have questions contact: EDSCAdmissions@fullerton.edu.
Before applying to the Single Subject Credential Program:
You must attend a mandatory 90 minute overview where you will receive detailed information about our program options and the application process. This is your time to ask all your questions about the program and admissions so come prepared with questions. Please review this Program Admission Details and Requirements document
and keep it handy during the overview. You will be asked to upload evidence from your attendance at this overview in your application materials while applying through Cal State Apply.
Refer to our Google calendar for dates and times. RSVP is not required. Below is the Zoom link for the virtual overview.
If you are planning to take pre-requisites, please read the information below:
Prerequisites for the teacher credential program - EDSC 310, 320, 330, 340 - can be taken at CSUF or at other institutions. They can be in progress at the time your application is submitted but must be completed before the start of the program. If taken at other schools, please check our course equivalency list here
before enrolling to ensure you are selecting the correct courses. If you plan to take prerequisites at CSUF, you may take them through CSUF’s Extension program (8-week online courses) or through Open University (15-week courses during the regular Fall or Spring semester, online or face-to-face).
For more information about CSUF Extension's 8 week option, visit their website
For more information about Open University's 15 week option, visit their website. You can enroll by following the instructions on this webpage.
virtual overview
Look for the Single Subject Credential Overview sessions listed in the calendar on the left to get more information about our program. These are currently offered virtually through Zoom, and here is the Zoom link
for the session. RSVP is not required. Attending one Overview session is
mandatory
if applying to the credential program.
Application workshop
If you need assistance with your Cal State Apply application, attend an Application Workshop. Look for these workshops on the calendar on the left. Registration is required by filling out this Google form
. Only those who have already attended an Overview session and have started the application checklist may attend the application workshop.
PARKING
If you are planning to visit our Program Admissions office during the week, you may pay for parking by the hour at the kiosks in the parking structures.
PRIORITY DEADLINES
Application and supporting documents must be submitted by the priority deadlines below. Prerequisite courses may be in progress at time of application deadline, however, they must be complete before the start of the program.
You may submit an application after the final priority deadline; however, admission decisions will be prioritized for those who submit an application by the stated priority deadline. If you submit an application after the priority deadline, you will be placed on a waitlist and your application will be processed if a space becomes available. If you have any questions regarding this process prior to submitting an application, please email EDSCAdmissions@fullerton.edu.
Applicants who are planning to apply for Financial Aid
should not wait until admission is granted. Apply for financial aid as soon as possible.
| Completed Files Submitted by | Interview | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| February 15 | March | April 30 |
*Applications received after the priority deadline may be considered if space is available in the program.
| Completed Files Submitted by | Interview | Decision Notification |
|---|---|---|
| September 15 | October | November 30 |
*Applications received after the priority deadline may be considered if space is available in the program.
Important Documents
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Program Admission Details and Requirements Checklist
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Fees Associated with SSCP
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Evidence of Basic Skills Requirement
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Certificate of Clearance Application Process
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LiveScan Agencies
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List of EDSC Equivalent Prerequisite Courses
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EDSC Course Equivalency Petition
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TB Risk Assessment Form
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Adding a Single Subject Authorization to a Single or Multiple Subject Credential
Important Web Links
Here are some external links you will need to access to complete the application process:
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Certificate of Clearance
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CBEST
- CSET
- Pay Program Application Fee
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Center for Careers in Teaching at CSUF
This is a helpful resource for all Basic Skills, Subject Matter Competency and Ethnic Studies questions.
