Master of Science
Speech-Language Pathology
Inclusive of SLP Services Credential
Credential Finishing Information
Spring 2016
STUDENT SERVICES CENTER
University Hall, Room 221
(760) 750-4277
www.csusm.edu/education
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
*Drop Box also located outside of our office area
Please return your credential
application packet to:
Student Services Center
School of Education
Cal State San Marcos
University Hall, Room 221
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET
TO BE RETURNED TO EDUCATION SERVICES CENTER:
• Credential Evaluation Application
http://www.csusm.edu/cehhs/studentservices/graduate/credfinish.html
Credential Recommendation Fee of $25.00 – Follow separate
fee submission guidelines on-line

http://www.csusm.edu/cehhs/studentservices/graduate/credfinish.html
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET
Packets will be evaluated in date order.
After your packet has been evaluated, you will be
emailed an evaluation checklist that makes note of any
missing items that are necessary in order to complete
your credential recommendation.
Once all outstanding items have been received, and
your MS degree has been Officially posted to university
PeopleSoft, your credential recommendation
will be made to the State.
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1

Complete and submit the credential application and
recommendation fee.
Step 2

Your file is reviewed to make sure all requirements have been met.

After final grades are posted in early June, and we verify that you
have successfully completed all requirements and course work, and
your MS degree has been officially posted, CSUSM recommends
you for a credential via CTC website.

All applications will be processed on a date-order basis.
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 3

CTC will email you a notification of recommendation for
your credential. This email will provide a link that instructs
you to complete your credential application process.

You will also pay fees. Payment by MasterCard, VISA,
debit/credit card, or a one-time credit card (available at
most grocery stores) is the only option for payment of the
on-line recommendation.

The fee is $100.00 or less if you have a credit on file with the
state. Credential fees are subject to change without notice.
CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 4

CTC notifies the student and CSUSM via email that
all fees have been paid and student will be issued a
credential.

CTC issues notification of credential issuance via
email. This email serves as the Verification (C-19)
Letter.
Credential Verification
Your Credential is issued by CTC on-line ONLY; no paper document
will be issued . You may print the document from on-line.
You may verify issuance of your credential at:
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/
Click on the Navy Blue rectangle box that says “Services for
Educators.”
On the page that opens, click on the Navy Icon that says “Complete
your Program’s Recommendation.”
On the page that opens, you will click the Navy box at the very top of
the page that says: “Complete your Recommendation.” This page
also contains a “Help” video if you need further assistance.
CHANGE TO CONTACT
INFORMATION
 It
is important to
notify CSUSM Enrollment Services, School
of Education-Education Student Services,
and CTC, if you change your mailing
address or your email address.
Please Pay Me!
When you receive document verification, don’t forget to register your
credential in the county of employment!












San Diego County:
Credentials Division
San Diego County Office of Educ
6401 Linda Vista Road, #404A
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 292-3581

San Diego Unified School District:
Personnel Administration
San Diego Unified School District
4100 Normal Street
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 293-8150











Riverside County:
Credentials & Certification Services
Riverside County Office of Educ
P. O. Box 868
Riverside, CA 92502-0868
(951) 788-6669
Orange County:
Credentials Division
Orange County Department of Educ
200 Kalmus Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050
(714) 966-4236
IMPORTANT DATES AND
INFORMATION
These dates will be helpful when
completing resumes and job applications:
Credential Effective Date:
May 26th, 2016
Credential Expiration Date:
June 1st, 2018
CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS

BASIC SKILLS EXAM (such as CBEST)

VALID Certificate of Clearance

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION of all Program Requirements

MS DEGREE CONFERRAL
Credential Path
(Diagram)
Preliminary
Credential
(Valid for 2
Years)
• State approved
credential program
• Apply through
university
• Fee payment
Clear
Credential
• Praxis II
• Clinical Fellowship
Year (CFY)
Credential
Renewal
• Online application
at www.ctc.ca.gov
• Fee Payment
Preliminary Credential to Clear Credential
Preliminary Credential


Preliminary Credential is
valid for 2 years
Credential holder must
complete a Commission
approved program
Clear Credential





Praxis II: Passing score of 600
on speech language pathology
test code 0330; offered by the
Educational Testing Service
(ETS) www.ets.org
Scores sent to CTC, ASHA,
CSUSM
Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
equivalent to 36 weeks (9
months) clinical experience
Visit the ASHA web page for
the verification form
www.asha.org
Apply directly to CTC for the
clear credential www.ctc.ca.gov
Commencement Ceremony
Spring 2016 Commencement Ceremony,
 May 20th and 21st, 2016.
The deadline to apply to graduate was March 15th , 2016.
If you have not applied, please contact Cougar Central.
You are responsible for checking the website for
graduation information:
http://www.csusm.edu/commencement/



THE END
Spring Semester 2016