CREDENTIAL COMPLETER APPLICATION (Part-1)
 The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) has a policy whereby all commission-approved   Program Sponsors like CSU East Bay are required to submit credential applications online.

 Upon verification that all requirements have been completed, the Credential Student Service Center(CSSC) will submit your credential application online to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing   (CTC).  You will be notified via email from CTC requesting payment and additional information. Once completed, CTC will email you a notification and issue you an electronic document. Your issued   credential will be posted and viewable on the CTC's website: www.ctc.ca.gov. It will not be mailed to you.
 Credential Filling Process Instructions:

  • Read the instructions on each screen carefully, and scroll down to click Next Page at the bottom of each screen until you reach the last screen to input your name and information to click Submit.


  • You will be sent an email from Cal State East Bay <adobesign@adobesign.com> Click on the blue Review and Approve button and then review the Credential Filing Process Instructions carefully and follow the prompts to attach as many documents to the Completer Application as possible including the credential processing fee receipt. Continue to click “Next” until you can complete the application by checking the credential types you are applying for. Once complete, you can electronically sign the form and Click to Approve.


  • Additional documents that you are not able to attach to the Completer Application can be emailed as PDF attachments to csscdocuments@csueastbay.edu with your full name, program name/completer in the subject line. (Do not send zip drives, links, or documents that require passcodes).


  • It is your responsibility to make sure you have completed the requirements and submitted the documents in order to begin the application process. Keep in mind that incomplete applications will cause delays in the processing of your credential.

CREDENTIAL STUDENT SERVICE CENTER • EMAIL: CREDENTIALS@CSUEASTBAY.EDU •  CSUEASTBAY.EDU/CSSC/
 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY 25800 CARLOS BEE BOULEVARD, HAYWARD, CA 94542
Requirements for All Programs to Apply for a Credential: PROGRAM COURSE COMPLETION
  • Valid CTC document  www.ctc.ca.gov 
  • Valid negative T.B. test (TB Risk Assessment not accepted). Not needed for ADMIN or READING.
  • Verification of the Basic Skills Requirement (BSR), i.e., CBEST, SAT, ACT, CSU East Bay approved BSR evaluation. 
  • Credential Processing fee of $25.00 for each credential document type.   Link:  https://commerce.cashnet.com/CRDNTL
  • US Constitution requirement for Multiple, Single, and Education Specialist Credentials.

See Credential Type for which you are applying for additional requirements:
Credential Types
Preliminary Multiple Subject
  • RICA (official score report)
  • Subject Matter Competency 
  • CPR Certificate for Adult, Infant & Child 
  • Official edTPA passing score report
Preliminary Single Subject 
  • Subject Matter Competency 
  • CPR Certificate for Adult, Infant & Child 
  • Official edTPA passing score report
Preliminary Education Specialist
  • RICA (official score report)
  • Subject Matter Competency
  • CPR Certificate for Adult, Infant & Child
  • Completion Form signed by faculty advisor
  • Official CalTPA passing score report
Autism Spectrum Disorder Added Authorization 
  • Valid Education Specialist Credential 
  • Completion Form signed by faculty advisor
PPS: School Counseling or Psychology
  • Master's degree posted
Preliminary Speech-Language Pathology Services 
  • Master’s degree posted.
Preliminary Administrative Services
  • Verification of completion of all three cycles of CalAPA 
  • Valid Clear Teaching or Services credential 
  • 5 years teaching experience verified by CL-41 EXP form
  • Employment as an Administrator verified by CL-777 form
Certificate of Eligibility:  Administrative Services
(If you do not have a position as an administrator)
  • Verification of completion of all three cycles of CalAPA 
  • Valid Clear Teaching or Services Credential 
  • 5 years teaching experience verified by CL-41 EXP form
Clear Administrative Services
  • Valid Clear Teaching or Services Credential 
  • Preliminary Administrative Services Credential 
  • 2 years administrative service verified by CL-41 EXP form
Reading and Literacy Added Authorization
  • Valid Teaching Credential to include English Learner
  • 3 years teaching experience under a Preliminary Credential verified by CL-41 EXP form
CREDENTIAL COMPLETER APPLICATION (Part-1)

Please type your name exactly as it is listed on your CTC Educator Profile. Your Social Security number needs to be on file with the University in order to process your Credential Application.









Once you click Submit at the bottom of this screen, you will be sent an email from Cal State East Bay <adobesign@adobesign.com> to compete your Credential Completer Application. Your Credential Completer Application will only be processed if the application is submitted with required documents according to the Credential Filing Process Instructions. 
CREDENTIAL STUDENT SERVICE CENTER • EMAIL: CREDENTIALS@CSUEASTBAY.EDU •  CSUEASTBAY.EDU/CSSC/
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY 25800 CARLOS BEE BOULEVARD, HAYWARD, CA 94542

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