Speech-Language Pathology Inclusive of SLP Services Credential Master of Science Speech-Language Pathology Inclusive of SLP Services Credential Credential Finishing Information Spring 2017

STUDENT SERVICES CENTER University Hall, Room 221 (760) 750-4277 www.csusm.edu/education Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. *Drop Box also located outside of our office area

Please return your credential application packet to: Student Services Center College of Education, Health, and Human Services California State University, San Marcos University Hall, Room 221 San Marcos, CA 92096-0001

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET TO BE RETURNED TO EDUCATION SERVICES CENTER: Credential Evaluation Application http://www.csusm.edu/cehhs/studentservices/graduate/credfinish.html Credential Recommendation Fee of $25.00 – Follow separate fee submission guidelines on-line http://www.csusm.edu/cehhs/studentservices/graduate/credfinish.html

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET Packets will be evaluated in date order. After your packet has been evaluated, you will be emailed an evaluation checklist that makes note of any missing items that are necessary in order to complete your credential recommendation. Once all outstanding items have been received, and your MS degree has been Officially posted to university PeopleSoft, your credential recommendation will be made to the State.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS Step 1 Complete and submit the credential application and recommendation fee. Step 2 Your file is reviewed to make sure all requirements have been met. After final grades are posted in early June, we verify that you have successfully completed all requirements and course work. The final requirement is Official posting of your MS degree through the University Office of Records in Cougar Central. Upon degree conferral, CSUSM recommends you for a credential via CTC website. All applications will be processed on a date-order basis.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS Step 3 CTC will email you a notification of recommendation for your credential. This email will provide a link that instructs you on how to complete your credential application process. You will also pay fees. Payment by MasterCard, VISA, debit/credit card, or a one-time credit card (available at most grocery stores) is the only option for payment of the on-line recommendation. The fee is $100.00 or less if you have a credit on file with the state. Credential fees are subject to change without notice.

CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS Step 4 CTC notifies the student and CSUSM via email that all fees have been paid and student will be issued a credential. CTC issues notification of credential issuance via email. This email serves as the Verification (C-19) Letter.

Credential Verification Your Credential is issued by CTC on-line ONLY; no paper document will be issued . You may print the document from on-line. You may verify issuance of your credential at: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/ Click on the Navy Blue rectangle box that says “Credential Information.” On the page that opens, click on the Navy Icon that says “Complete your Program’s Recommendation.” On the page that opens, you will click the Navy box at the very top of the page that says: “Complete your Recommendation.” This page also contains a “Help” video if you need further assistance.

CHANGE TO CONTACT INFORMATION It is important to notify CSUSM Enrollment Services, School of Education Student Services Center, and CTC, if you change your mailing address or your email address.

Please Pay Me! When you receive document verification, don’t forget to register your credential in the county of employment! San Diego County: Credentials Division San Diego County Office of Educ 6401 Linda Vista Road, #404A San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 292-3581 San Diego Unified School District: Personnel Administration San Diego Unified School District 4100 Normal Street San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 293-8150 Riverside County: Credentials & Certification Services Riverside County Office of Educ P. O. Box 868 Riverside, CA 92502-0868 (951) 788-6669 Orange County: Credentials Division Orange County Department of Educ 200 Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050 (714) 966-4236

IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATION   These dates will be helpful when completing resumes and job applications: Credential Effective Date: May 25, 2017 Credential Expiration Date: June 1, 2019

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS BASIC SKILLS EXAM (such as CBEST) VALID Certificate of Clearance SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION of all Program Requirements MS DEGREE CONFERRAL

Credential Path (Diagram) Preliminary Credential (Valid for 2 Years) State approved credential program Apply through university Fee payment Clear Credential Praxis II Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) Credential Renewal Online application at www.ctc.ca.gov Fee Payment

Preliminary Credential to Clear Credential Praxis II: Passing score of 600 on speech language pathology test code 0330; offered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) www.ets.org Scores sent to CTC, ASHA Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) equivalent to 36 weeks (9 months) clinical experience Visit the ASHA web page for the verification form www.asha.org Apply directly to CTC for the clear credential www.ctc.ca.gov Preliminary Credential is valid for 2 years Credential holder must complete a Commission approved program

Commencement Ceremony Spring 2017 Commencement Ceremony, May 19th and 20th, 2017. If you have not applied to graduate, please contact Cougar Central. You are responsible for checking the website for graduation information: http://www.csusm.edu/commencement/

THE END Spring Semester 2017