Master of Science

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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Please Pay Me! When you receive document verification, don’t forget to register your credential in the county of employment! 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 • 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

12. IMPORTANT DATES AND INFORMATIONThese dates will be helpful whencompleting resumes and job applications:Credential Effective Date:May 25, 2017Credential Expiration Date:June 1, 2019

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

14. Credential Path(Diagram)

15. Preliminary Credential to Clear Credential Preliminary Credential 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

16. 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/

17. THE END Spring Semester 2017