College of Education

All of our applicants must have been awarded a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education. The transcript from the college where you received your bachelor's degree will note your degree and the date you received it. Your GPA must be at 3.00 or above.

Applicants must demonstrate Basic Education Skills. This requirement may be met by any one of the following options:

• passage of the CBEST exam
• qualifying scores on ELM and EPT or EAP CSU placement exams (If you have taken any of these exams, please review the CTC’s Basic Skills Requirement flier to see if your scores qualify.)
• passage of CSET Multiple Subjects and CSET Writing Skills examinations

Applicants must demonstrate knowledge of their subject area(s). Subject matter competency may be met by passage of the appropriate CSET exam. (Secondary Education candidates also have the option of verifying subject matter competence through completion of subject matter program. This option requires a "waiver" letter with authorized signatures from the granting university, department representative, and credentials analyst.) NOTE: exam preparation guides are available for check-out, free of charge, at the Department of Leadership and Education in the Del Mar Building.

Applicants must demonstrate Basic Education Skills. This requirement may be met by any one of the following options:

• Passage of the CBEST exam
• Qualifying scores on ELM and EPT or EAP CSU placement exams (If you have taken any of these exams, please review the CTC’s Basic Skills Requirement flier to see if your scores qualify.)
• Passage of CSET Multiple Subjects and CSET Writing Skills examinations

NOTE: CBEST and CSET exam preparation guides are available for check-out, free of charge, at the College of Professional Studies (Building #3). The Teacher Quality Partnership now offers access to an online CBEST Preparation course.

Prior to field placement, all students are required to document negative results on a test for Tuberculosis done in the last four years. Most local clinics and doctor’s offices will perform the test. The Tuberculosis skin test (also known as the tuberculin test or PPD test) requires one visit to receive the injection, then a second visit 48‐72 hours later to examine the tested area. In rare instances, a test is inconclusive or shows signs of TB; this requires a chest x‐ray for more accurate information.

These are acceptable forms of documentation:

copy of official shot record showing PPD/Tuberculosis testing and negative resultscopy of PPD/Tuberculosis results form (frequently includes a diagram of the arm and injection site) from a health care facilityoriginal note from a doctor verifying the test was administered with negative results, including datechest x‐ray form from a health care facility verifying negative resultsPlease note that any document you submit should clearly indicate your name, the name of your doctor or health care facility, and the dates, method, and results of the test.

Three letters of recommendation by those who have observed you teaching or working with culturally diverse adolescents or youth.

You will be given an electronic form for your recommender in the second application, it is your responsibility to give your recommender this form and have them submit it electronically.

US Constitution competency must be demonstrated by course or exam.

If you took an appropriate course at CSUMB, we will see it on your transcripts. If you received your bachelor's degree from another CSU, you have met the requirement and it will appear on your transcripts. If you took an appropriate course at another college, you will need to check with our credentials analyst and provide a course description from the college catalog.

One approved online option is offered at www.usconstitutionexam.com.

You must have a Certificate of Clearance, issued by the State of California, or one of several California credentials. To apply for the Certificate of Clearance, download the checklist online. It contains directions for the Certificate of Clearance application and fingerprint form and alist of agencies that perform the livescan service.

Note that the required FBI and DOJ review usually incurs additional fees. If you have been convicted of any violation other than a minor traffic offense, clearance may take two months. A criminal record may preclude you from getting clearance

Prior to field placement, all students are required to document certification in First Aid for Children through Adults to include CPR. Here are some ways to become certified:

1) Sign up for and pass a course offered by the American Red Cross. Courses availability is listed online at http://www.redcross.org/en/takeaclass. Be sure to enter your zip code and click "Go".

2) Complete training online. Approved online CPR Certification programs can be found at cpraedcourse.com, cprtoday.com, profirstaid.com, simplecpr.com. Make sure to get certification for Adult/Infant/Child (Adult/Pediatric).

These are acceptable forms of documentation:

Valid certification card provided by the American Red Cross (or other authorized trainer) or valid certification card or print out provided by an online authorized trainer.

If you are uncertain whether a course meets this requirement, please first check with our Credential Analyst, Christy Hanselka (chjordan@csumb.edu).

An interview is required for the program. You will be contacted by the department to schedule an interview time.

Prior to field placement, all students are required to document negative results on a test for Tuberculosis done in the last four years. Most local clinics and doctor’s offices will perform the test. The Tuberculosis skin test (also known as the tuberculin test or PPD test) requires one visit to receive the injection, then a second visit 48‐72 hours later to examine the tested area. In rare instances, a test is inconclusive or shows signs of TB; this requires a chest x‐ray for more accurate information.

These are acceptable forms of documentation:

• copy of official shot record showing PPD/Tuberculosis testing and negative results
• copy of PPD/Tuberculosis results form (frequently includes a diagram of the arm and injection site) from a health care facility
• original note from a doctor verifying the test was administered with negative results, including date
• chest x‐ray form from a health care facility verifying negative results

Please note that any document you submit should clearly indicate your name, the name of your doctor or health care facility, and the dates, method, and results of the test.

Once assigned an online application, applicants will be required to respond to an essay prompt. The essay will then be uploaded to the application.