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

4. STUDENT SERVICES CENTER
University Hall, Room 221
(760)
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

5. 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

6. CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET
TO BE RETURNED TO EDUCATION SERVICES CENTER:
Credential Evaluation Application
Credential Recommendation Fee of $25.00 – Follow separate fee submission guidelines on-line

7. CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PACKET
Packets will be evaluated in date order.
After your packet has been evaluated, you will be ed 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.

8. 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.

9. CREDENTIAL APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 3
CTC will you a notification of recommendation for your credential. This 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 $ or less if you have a credit on file with the state. Credential fees are subject to change without notice.

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

11. 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:
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.

12. 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 address.

13. 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
(858)
San Diego Unified School District:
Personnel Administration
San Diego Unified School District
4100 Normal Street
San Diego, CA
(619)
Riverside County:
Credentials & Certification Services
Riverside County Office of Educ
P. O. Box 868
Riverside, CA
(951)
Orange County:
Credentials Division
Orange County Department of Educ
200 Kalmus Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
(714)

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

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

16. 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
Fee Payment

17. 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)
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
Apply directly to CTC for the clear credential
Preliminary Credential is valid for 2 years
Credential holder must complete a Commission approved program

18. 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:

19. THE END
Spring Semester 2017