Application and Admission Guidelines
The Multiple Subject and Single Subject preparation programs prepare candidates to obtain a preliminary teaching credential in the State of California through successful completion of required coursework, fieldwork, and performance demonstration of their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
California State University, Bakersfield is committed to equal opportunity for students. Applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender, genetic information, gender identity or expression, nationality, marital status, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
Applicants seeking admission to the Multiple Subject or Single Subject teacher credentialing programs must meet specific admission requirements as set forth by the University and by the Teaching Credential Programs. These requirements are separate processes with separate requirements that must be met the Applicant for admission consideration. Failure to follow the application process may lead to rejection or denial of an application.
To aid Applicants in understanding the Application Process an information video/session has been provided as well as detailed instructions. An application must include all the required documents to be considered for program admission and meeting the admission requirements does not guarantee a program interview or admission to a credential program. Admission decisions are made by the Teaching Credentialing Programs and are final. If admitted to a credential program it does not guarantee a recommendation for a preliminary credential.
Licensure/Credentialing Disclosure:
Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., social security number or tax payer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs, to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements. Information concerning licensure and credentialing requirements are available from the Credential Analyst at credentialanalyst@csub.edu.
The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states' educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students enrolled in a California State University program who are planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether they will meet their state's requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).
Important Dates
Applicants should view or attend an information session prior to applying. Information Session video or current virtual/in-person dates are available on the Information Session webpage.
Term | University Deadline | Bakersfield Campus Programs Deadline | Antelope Valley Campus Programs Deadline |
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Fall 2024 | Opens: January 1, 2024 Closes: June 25, 2024 Transcript deadline: July 16, 2024 |
Opens: March 1, 2024 Priority: May 12, 2024 Final: June 3, 2024 |
Opens: March 1, 2024 Priority: May 12, 2024 Final: June 25, 2024 |
Spring 2025 | Opens: August 1, 2024 Closes: October 30, 2024 Transcript deadline: November 15, 2024 |
Opens: September 1, 2024 Priority: October 2, 2024 Final: October 30, 2024 |
Opens: September 1, 2024 Priority: October 2, 2024 Final: October 30, 2024 |
Fall 2025 | Opens: January 1, 2025 Closes: June 25, 2025 Transcript deadline: July 15, 2025 |
Opens: March 1, 2025 Priority: May 12, 2025 Final: June 3, 2025 |
Opens: March 1, 2025 Priority: May 12, 2025 Final: June 25, 2025 |
Application Process
The steps in the application processs are:
- Apply to the university
- Enroll in prerequisite/foundation courses (if applicable)
- Apply to the credential program
- A summation/checklist of the application steps is contained in the program factsheets (pg. 2)
Step 1 - Apply to the University
The Teacher Credential programs are graduate level programs. A post-baccalaureate or graduate student is one who holds a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
University Graduate Admission Eligibility Requirements
- Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Be in good standing from your last college/university attended
- Hold a minimum GPA of at least 2.5 in your last 60 semester or 90 quarter units
- Satisfactorily met the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards for graduate study, including qualifying examinations, as appropriate campus authorities might prescribe
How to apply
- Complete the graduate application on Cal State Apply for California State University, Bakersfield.
- The $70.00 nonrefundable application fee must be paid to process your application.
- To complete your university application, you must send one official transcript from
all colleges or universities attended within 30 days of your application submission
or by the transcript deadline (whichever is sooner).
If the last school you attended was CSU Bakersfield, no transcripts are required. Failure to provide official transcripts to CSU Bakersfield Admissions will delay or withdraw your university application. Electronic transcripts are preferred.Electronic transcripts may be emailed from your institution(s) to: incomingtranscripts@csub.edu
If you need to mail official transcripts, send them to:California State University, Bakersfield
Office of Graduate Admissions, 47 SA
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099If you are graduating from your bachelor’s program and your degree is not posted at the time of sending your transcripts, you will need to send another transcript from the institution granting your bachelors degree with the degree posted on your transcript.
***Any transcript from a college/university outside of the USA will require a course by course analysis. For a list of institutions approved by CSU Bakersfield and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to perform a course by course evaluation review: International Transcript Evaluation***
International Transcripts:
Cal State Apply Video Walkthrough
University Application Acknowledgement and Evaluation
After your Cal State Apply application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from Cal State Apply indicating the receipt of your application. In approximately two weeks, you should receive an acknowledgment e-mail from CSUB which will provide you with your CSUB ID number and information to log on to the one-stop student portal called myCSUB. This information is sent to the e-mail address you provided on your application so it is very important that the e-mail address you provided is current.
The status of your application will be reflected in myCSUB. Be sure to monitor your "To-Do" list regularly there may be additional documents or requirements you will need to submit.
Upon receipt of all necessary documents, the Graduate Programs Admissions Coordinator will review your eligibility based on the minimum university requirements. If you are deemed eligible, your academic program will be notified. A decision letter will be sent upon completion of the departmental review of your qualifications.
If admitted, students should familiarize themselves with the university registration policies.
Please note: Admission to the university does not imply or guarantee credential program admission.
Student Resource: Apply to CSUB as a graduate student
Information from the Graduate Center on applying to the university and further requirements
after admission to the university is received.
Step 2 - Enroll in Prerequisites/Foundation Courses
Prior to being considered for program admission an applicant must have completed the early field experience with at least 45 hours in an elementary or secondary classroom setting. The evaluation from the course or waiver may be used in making a program admission decision. The foundation courses must also be in progress or completed prior to program admission consideration. Prerequisite/foundation courses must be passed with at least a "C" or "CR."
Upon receiving admission to the university, please register for the early field experience and foundation courses if not previously completed.
Early Field Experience course: EDTE 3000
This course can be found under Teacher Prep on the class schedule.
An approved EDTE 3000 waiver or an approved course substitution may be submitted to
fulfill this requirement.
Foundation courses: EDTE 3308, EDTE 4100, EDTE 4200
These courses can be found under Teacher Prep on the class schedule.
If you feel that you may have taken courses from another institution that would be
equivalent to these courses, you may submit a course substitution request. For substitution
request please see Multiple/Single Subject Course Substitution.
Please be advised:
- If you have previously completed the early field experience or foundation courses within the last 5 years or received a course substitution for all the foundation courses within the last 5 years then please review step 2 - applying to the program.
- If it has been over 5 years since you have taken any one of the foundation courses or early field experience course you may need to retake the courses as no course may be over 7 years old when applying for a preliminary credential per CTC guidelines. Please contact an admission advisor to inquire if you need to retake the foundation courses.
Student Resources:
Adding Classes:
Instructions on how to enroll in courses.
EDTE 3000 waiver
Waiver request for the early field experience requirement.
Course Substitution
Information and instructions on course substitutions.
Step 3 - Apply to the Program
To be considered for program admission the following requirements must be met. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee program admission. Priority admission consideration is given to applicants meeting 100% of the requirements.
Eligibility Requirements For the Program:
- Obtained admission to the university as a post-baccalaureate
- Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum GPA of 2.75 in last 60 semester or 90 quarter units
- Successfully completed Early Fieldwork Experience
- Successfully completed foundation courses
- Submit a complete program application and supporting documents by the program deadline
- Complete a program interview
How To Apply
A complete application must be received by the program deadline.- Refer to the Important Dates section for current deadlines.
- Refer to the Required Document List and Submittal Instructions for detailed information regarding program application documents and submission.
1. Upload all required documents in one PDF file to the submission portal.
Your application should not include any recommendations as those should have been sent on your behalf separately to the Admission Advisor.
2. Have two recommendations sent on your behalf on the recommendation form to the Admission Advisor.
Required documents for a complete application that must be uploaded in one PDF:
- Program application
- Credential service fee receipt
- Basic skills verification
- Subject matter verification
- Fingerprint/background clearance (Certificate of clearance or other doucment from CTC)
- Tuberculosis clearance
- Mandated reporter training certificate
- Letter of good standing (only if you attended another credential program)
Two recommendations on the recommendation form
The program admissions advisor will add your recommendations to your application once your program application is received.
Submittal Instructions:
Merge your documents into one PDF file.
Name your PDF: Last name_First name_CSUBID
Upload your PDF to the secure portal for the campus/program you are applying to.
Video Summary of Program Application
After you submit your application:
Once your application has been reviewed you will recieve an email regarding your application (Please be patient as the review process can take several weeks). Only complete applications that were received by the program deadline and program availability will be contacted to schedule a program interview.
Program Interview
If you're contacted to complete an interview it will be conducted as a group and panel interview by program faculty. Please respond as soon as possible to schedule and confirm your interview.
After you interview for the program:
Your application will be reviewed by the Credential Admission Committee. You will be notified via your CSUB email of the outcome of your application. Please note, all decisions of the Committee are final.
IF YOU RECEIVE PROGRAM ADMISSION:
- Follow the instructions on the program admission letter for next steps and further requirements
- Attend program orientation
- Become familiar with program guidelines by reading the program handbook.