School of Social Sciences and Education

Welcome to the Credentials Office

All personnel working in school positions such as teachers, administrators, or counselors must have the appropriate California Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Many of these credentials can be earned at CSU Bakersfield. Some, such as the Internship Teaching Credential, can be earned while working as a paid educator.

School of Social Sciences and Education
EDUC 22
California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

Phone 661/654-2110
FAX 661/654-2277
Education Building - Credential's Office (North side of building - first floor)

Evaluators:
Eric Anderson, Multiple and Single Subject - Antelope Valley (661-654-5083)
Julia Bavier, Special Education, MA in Education, MS in Counseling (661-654-3193)
Jayme Barton, Multiple and Single Subject (661-654-3075)

Credential Analysts:
Stephanie Prielipp (661-654-3074), Amanda Thrasher (661-654-2091)

Student Teaching Placement Coordinator:
Toni Jacobs, Multiple Subject (661-654-2208)
Kelly Reece, Single Subject (661-654-3232)

Administrative Support Assistants:
Natalie Banducci (661-654-2110)
Ryan Otawka - Antelope Valley (661-952-5080)

Bakersfield Campus
School of Social Sciences and Education, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield CA 93311
http://www.csub.edu/SSE

Credential Programs	Advising Contacts
Multiple Subject Teaching - Elementary Education (Generally grades K-6)	Fran Peterson Phone 661/654-6744 fpeterson@csub.edu
Single Subject Teaching - Secondary Education (Generally grades 7-12)	Fran Peterson Phone 661/654-6744 fpeterson@csub.edu
Education Specialist - Tier I & Clear/II Mild/Moderate & Moderate/Severe Special Education	Dr. Yeunjoo Lee Phone 661/654-6478 Dept. Phone 661/664-3055
Preliminary & Professional Administrative Services Credential For Vice-Principals, Principals, & District Personnel	Dr. Penelope Swenson Phone 661-664-3030 Dept. Phone: 661/654-3055
Pupil Personnel Services: School Counseling For School Counselors (generally in K-12 settings)	Dr. Yvonne Ortiz-Bush (School Counseling) Phone 661/665-3087 Dept. Phone: 661/654-3055 Dr. Tamekia Bell (Student Affairs) Phone 661/665-6214 Dept. Phone: 661/654-3055

Antelope Valley Campus
43909 30th St. West, Lancaster, CA 93536
http://www.csub.edu/av/

Credential Programs	Advisors
Multiple Subject Teaching - Elementary Education (Generally grades K-6)	Dr. Randy Schultz Antelope Valley Campus AVC Phone: 661/952-5029
Single Subject Teaching - Secondary Education (Generally grades 7-12)	Dr. Stacy Schmidt Phone: 661/654-3129 Dept. Phone: 661/952-5080
Education Specialist - Tier I & Clear/II Mild/Moderate & Moderate/Severe Special Education	Connie Petit Antelope Valley Campus AVC Phone: 661/952-5092
Preliminary & Prof. Administrative Svcs. Credential For Vice-Principals, Principals, & District Personnel	Dr. Penelope Swenson Phone 661-654-3030 Dept. Phone: 661/952-5080

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Other Vital Links

• CSUB Admission Office - Official Forms
• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing