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Veterans Day Office Closure

November 5, 2015

In observance of Veterans Day, the Credential Office will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. We will resume regular business hours on Thursday, November 12, 2015.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Read more

Largest Special Needs Resource Fair in Los Angeles comes to CSUN!

September 30, 2015

The largest Special Needs Resource Fair in Los Angeles comes to CSUN on October 17. Read more

In the May Revision, the Governor proposed that the Commission on Teacher Credentialing's (CTC) 2015-16 budget include a processing fee increase from $70 to $100 (reference Education Code §44235). The Legislature has adopted and the Governor has approved the proposal as part of the 2015 Budget Act; therefore, the proposed fee increase will become effective July 1, 2015. For detailed information you may visit the CTC website at www.ctc.ca.gov

June & July 2015 Office Hours

March 18, 2015

The Credential Office will not be opened for evening hours for the month of June and July. We will be closing at 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Normal office hours will resume in August.

June and July 2015 Office Hours

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday*, Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

2015 Credential Reception

March 2, 2015

The Michael D. Eisner College of Education will be hosting a celebration and reception honoring candidates who have completed credential programs in teaching, administration, school counseling, school psychology, school nursing, language, speech, and hearing services and audiology. Eligible candidates will receive an email invitation.

Date: May 11th

Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Location: University Student Union, Northridge Center Complex Read more

Induction Program

November 18, 2014

Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2015 Admission.

If you hold a Preliminary General Education (Multiple or Single Subject) teaching credential you are required to complete a Commission-approved Induction program to earn a clear teaching credential within five-years from the issuance date.

View additional information and application. Read more

New Application Processing Fee

August 26, 2014

Effective September 2, 2014

The application processing fee will be $50 for all programs. Read more

New Number for Credential Office

July 2, 2014

The Credential Office has a new Telephone number

818-677-CRED (2733) Read more

Office Schedule

July 2, 2014

Please note the following information

Limited Services on Thursday July 17, 2014. Office Hours 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Credential Office staff will be out of the office on Thursday, July 17, 2014 for a professional development event. Our office will remain open until 3:00 pm with limited staff and services. Credential Advisors will not be available.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Credential Office Remodel

June 4, 2014

The Credential Office will be getting a new look. Effective July 1, 2014, we will commence renovation on our office. We have been planning the work for months now to improve access to the office and boost the aesthetics to the area.

Our office is committed to assisting you and providing services during this time. We know this will be an inconvenience, but we hope to manage as best as possible.

Please note the following information and dates:

Monday, June 30^th: Office will be closed

Office hours for the month of July:

Mon – Wed 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thur: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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