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Applying to Teaching Credentials

Apply to a Teaching Credential Program

In order to submit your application, you will need to have completed each of the documents listed in the Application Instructions below. Once you are in Cal State Apply, you will be directed as to how and where to upload your documents.

Applications will be available for viewing in Cal State Apply beginning August 1, 2026, and the application submission period will open on October 1, 2026.

Application is now closed.

  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential Application Instructions
  • Single Subject Teaching Credential Application Instructions
  • Education Specialist: Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Credential (FULLY ONLINE)
  • Education Specialist: Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teaching Credential Application Instructions (FULLY ONLINE)
  • Early Childhood Special Education - Added Authorization (ECSE-AA) Teaching Credentials Application Instructions (FULLY ONLINE)
  • Education Specialist: Extensive Support Needs (ESN) Teaching Credential Application Instructions (FULLY ONLINE)
  • Education Specialist: Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) Teaching Credential Application Instructions
  • PK-3rd Early Childhood Education Instruction Specialist (PK3) Credential (Approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, January 29, 2026)

Contact Information for Application Support

For application support, contact coe-cred@csus.edu

Credential Program Information Sessions

Bilingual Session Flyer dates

General Education Information Session Slides

Special Education Information Session Slides

Virtual Information Session for Candidates interested in applying to our teacher credentialing programs for Fall 2027. (Information Session Flyer).

Recurring Zoom link

Dates will be posted soon.

Virtual Information Sessions for Bilingual Candidates (Hmong, Spanish) interested in applying to our teacher credentialing programs for Fall 2027.

Recurring Zoom link

October 15, 2026    12:00-1:30

November 12, 2026  12:00-1:30

December 10, 2026  12:00-1:30

Virtual Drop-ins for Assistance with our Application (Q&A)

Recurring Zoom link

January 7, 2027    12:00-1:30

January 14, 2027   12:00-1:30

January 21, 2027   12:00-1:30

January 28, 2027   12:00-1:30

Credential Program Fact Sheets

Sacramento State has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for our programs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or ability. Sacramento State is a Hispanic-serving Institution, an Asian American Pacific Islander-serving institution, thoroughly abides by Title IX, and is a caring campus where students of all identities and intersectionalities are welcomed.

The College of Education welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and with diverse experiences. For more information, please read our non-discrimination policy

Pre-requisites for the Credential Programs

If you are interested in completing pre-requisite courses for the preliminary Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Early Childhood, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, PK3, Mild Moderate Support Needs or Extensive Support Needs Special Education Credential Programs, you may enroll without having been accepted to the university or to the credential program. You may take pre-requisite courses through Open University or complete the pre-requisites at another college or university. For more information, explore the links below or see “Who to Contact for Help” in the upper right on this page.

Intern Opportunities for Special Education Programs

When applying to one of our Education Specialist Credentials, there is an option to choose an internship pathway. Click below for more information on that process.


Applicant Information: Process for Education Specialist Candidates applying to be an Intern in their 1st Semester

Options for Meeting Subject Matter Competency Requirements

Applicants to teaching credential programs must demonstrate subject matter competence. Please see link #1 below to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Description of Subject Matter Competence for information about this requirement. Applicants completing their undergraduate majors at Sacramento State may seek guidance from a subject matter advisor (see links #2 and #3 below). All applicants may also submit a request to have their transcripts reviewed for subject matter competence aligned to the credential they seek. Applicants seeking a multiple subject, single subject, PK-3, or education specialist credentials should submit their request using link #4 below. Subject matter competence assessments will be completed within 30 days of receiving the request or within 60 days of admission to the program, whichever occurs sooner.

  1. CTC Description of the Subject Matter Competency Requirement
  2. Subject Matter Program Advisors and Exam Options
  3. Degree Majors that meet the Subject Matter Competency Requirement
  4. SUBJECT MATTER COMPETENCY COURSEWORK EVALUATION REQUEST FORM

Who to Contact for Help

Please Note

Sacramento State is pleased to consider all eligible applicants for admission into an educator preparation program (e.g., general education teaching, special education teaching, school counseling, school psychology, and educational administration). Accepted applicants who complete all educator preparation program requirements can be recommended for state licensure (e.g., a teaching credential, a school counselor credential). If you are a DACA recipient in an educator preparation program or applying to an educator preparation program and have questions about your ability to obtain work authorization to seek employment as a credentialed educator with the State of California, please contact the Dreamer Resource Center (drc@csus.edu; 916-278-7241) to schedule a free consultation with an immigration attorney to discuss your individual case.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

We do not discriminate in in the admission process or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct including acts of sexual violence such as rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation and coercion), gender identity and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.