INTERNSHIP Credential Process
Credential Services is the liaison between CSU, Chico credential candidates and the California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Credential Services assists credential candidates (you) with the final step in
obtaining a California Credential.
You will receive IMPORTANT information via your Chico State email account
from the Credential Services: Rachelle Sousa rrsousa@csuchico.edu
Review your "To Do List" in your student portal and do not ignore information from Rachelle Sousa. It
could jeopordize your employment.
How do I apply for the Internship Credential?
School of Education in Tehama 101 collects the following documents and gives the information to Credential
Services to make the recommendation for the Internship Credential;
Credential Services Processing Fee: $25.00, payable to CSU, Chico
Completion of the CSET (California Subject Exam for Teachers) or Subject Matter Competence (SMC)
Letter on official letterhead from a CTC approved program. (Credential Services will verify this
information).
Completion of the Basic Skills (CBEST, CSET Writing, EAP or CSU Placement Exam). (Credential
Services will verify this information).
U.S. Constitution course is required to receive an INTERNSHIP Credential. The course must be passed
with a C- or better. If you received your bachelor's degree from a University of California, it may not have
been completed. The CTC requires for a recommendation of an INTERNSHIP Credential that the
applicant meet the requirement for the U.S. Constitution.
Bachelor's Degree (Credential Services will verify this information).
Must be enrolled at CSU, Chico for the semester(s) you are participating in the INTERNSHIP Program.
(Credential Services will verify this information).
The Internship Packet must be completed with all the signatures.
What happens after all documents are turned into Credential Services?
The Credential Analyst will determine if you have met all the requirements for the INTERNSHIP
credential. The recommendation for the credential will be electronically submitted to the CTC.
You will receive an email from the CTC when your INTERNSHIP credential has been recommended and
you will need to finish the process and pay the CTC for the credential. It will take 10 business days for the
INTERNSHIP credential to post at the CTC.
It is IMPORTANT that you review the credential because it is a legal document and needs to be correct.
Additional Information you need to know about the INTERNSHIP credential.
If you quit or leave your assigned internship program call Credential Services immediately.
If you change locations of your internship assignment call Credential Services immediately.
Credential Services
Tehama 209
(530) 898-6455
I. Student Information
Student ID Number
Firs
t Name Birthdate
Last Name Phone Number
Middle Initial/Name Valid Email Address
Maiden Name(s)
Completion of the Credential Program Fall _______Year Spring ______ Year
Type of Credential
Requesting:
III. Processing Fees
Date
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[Office Use] PAID $ ___________________ Check Number ________________ / _______Initials
Issue Date of Credential ___________________________________________
ELA1 / ELAM / ELAS / ELAE /BCLAD
SMA / Exam
Recommended to CTC ______________________________ ___________________ ERST ________
First Proof ___________
Date _________________
Second Proof ______________ Date ________________
(530) 898-6455
credentials@csuchico.edu
www.csuchico.edu/soe/credential-services.shtml
~ Credential Services Processing Fee $25.00
~ Please submit a personal check/money order made payable to CSU, CHICO or pay at Student Finaical Services (SSC 230)
and provide the reciept to the School of Education in Tehama 101
Signature ~ You agree with the information contained on the form and verifies
that the information is true to the best of your knowledge.
I authorize the Credential Services at CSU, Chico to share information pertaining to my qualifications, status,
and/or performance in the credential program and they may share with faculty in the School of Education,
California State University, Chico personnel and personnel from other universities, and with school district,
county office of education, or other employing agency personnel, including the Commission on Teacher
Credentialing, as necessary.
Credential Services (Tehama 209)
Chico, CA 95929-0480
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CREDENTIAL REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION
This form must be completed for
each
credential recommendation submitted to CTC. Mail or hand-deliver completed
original document, service fee and supporting documents to School of Edcuation in Tehama 101.
II. Credential Information
Mild/Moderate~Ed Specialist Multiple Subject
Please
Mark One:
Moderate/Severe~Ed Specialist Single Subject: _________________________
INTERNSHIP Credential
INTERNSHIP
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