Admission Requirements

In order to be accepted into CalStateTEACH, applicants must demonstrate evidence of the following:

    1. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university (unless you are an undergraduate with senior standing at a CSU).

    2. A grade point average of 2.5 overall or 2.75 in the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units. If you have an undergraduate GPA of less than 2.5, you may not be eligible to receive financial aid.

    3. One official, sealed copy of all university transcripts.

    4. For foreign transcripts, please review the link for approved evaluation companies and the foreign transcript process as indicated by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)

    5. If you are a graduate of Fresno State, you do not need to submit official transcripts.

  • Fulfillment required for admission - Details can be found on the CTC Basic Skills Requirement site

    1. A liberal studies, liberal arts, elementary education major, or other degree that includes coursework in the content areas pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 44282. See PSA 23-04

    2. Subject matter verification from an approved Elementary Subject Matter Program.

    3. Passage of the Multiple Subject California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) http://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/

    The CalStateTEACH admissions team will evaluate all transcripts to determine Subject Matter Competence during the review of completed applications and supporting documents. Applicants will be notified of their status of the subject matter requirement within the first 60 days of the candidates’ admission.

    You may begin the program while working toward subject matter competence. However, subject matter competence must be met by the start of term two.

  • Recommendation letters (evaluations) are completed through the Cal State Apply website. You will enter the writers' information when you complete your online application. Cal State Apply will email instructions to the writers to complete their recommendation.

  • Describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the Credential program, your preparation for this field of study and why the program is a good fit for you. Consider the following questions: Why do you want to be a teacher? What personal qualities do you possess and what experiences have you had that have prepared you to work in a collaborative environment?

  • You will be contacted by a faculty member about arranging an interview after you have submitted your application.

  • May be obtained from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. A 30-day Substitute permit is also valid.

  • Tuberculin and Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) clearance is required

    1. Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Immunization: All new and readmitted students must provide proof of full immunization against measles, mumps and rubella prior to enrollment. If you attended a California State University or University of California institution as an undergraduate, you have met that requirement. If you have personal or religious reasons for not obtaining proof, please complete our MMR Waiver.

    2. Proof of tuberculin clearance completed within 6 months of program application must be submitted and is to be valid through the length of the program. Because of AB1667 applicants may complete a TB Risk Assessment or a TB test. (Some school districts may require the TB test and that may delay a candidate's placement.) The tuberculin clearance may be completed at a private physician's office, the County Health Department, or a campus Student Health Center. Immunization Waiver.

  • A personal email account that may be used to contact you.

  • Only for applicants who have attended another Teacher Preparation Program.

    1. Contract to a multiple-subject classroom in an accredited public school.

    2. Contract to a multiple-subject classroom in an accredited private school.

Personal Requirements: