1. Minimum of 45 hours of experiences related to working with children or youth

2. Submit two program reference forms: one from a person who has observed the applicant's academic competence (current or former instructor) and the other from a person who has observed the applicant working with children or youth. NOTE: References from family members will not be accepted

3. Submit a graduate writing sample in the form of an essay addressing a prompt related to the program's foundation in social justice and equity tied to a current issue in education. The essay prompt will change. Refer to the supplemental application for the current essay prompt

4. Satisfy writing proficiency in one of the following ways:

Pass the entire CBEST (must pass the writing portion with a minimum of 37 points), or
Pass the CSET: Writing Skills Test (Multiple Subject applicants only), or
Meet the graduation writing requirement (GWAR) at any CSU campus, or
Successfully complete an upper-division advanced English composition course, with a ''B'' grade or better
5. Satisfy Basic Skills Competence. For more detailed information, visit the CTC website. Example of ways to satisfy Basic Skills Competence include:

Pass the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) – all sections must be taken and passed
Pass the CSU Early Assessment Program (EAP) English and Math sections (tests completed in high school)
Pass a basic skills examination from another state
6. Satisfy Subject Matter Competence by taking and passing all subtests of the Elementary CSET or complete a subject matter program

7. Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.67 overall or 2.75 in last 60 semester or 90 quarter units as evidenced from official transcripts from every college/university attended

8. Complete Credential Prerequisite Courses : EDUC 170, EDUC 100A, EDUC 100B. Lists of equivalent coursework is located on the Teaching Credentials website.

9. Participate in the Mandatory Interview
TOEFL iBT: 80
TOEFL PBT: 550
IELTS: 6.5