Teaching and Educational Services Credential Programs

Graduate College of Education

Dean: Dr. Cynthia Grutzik

Teaching and Educational Services credentials are governed by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) under authority granted to it by the California State Legislature. Institutions of higher education are granted the right to recommend candidates for licensing by the CTC after this agency has approved all programs related to teacher education and educational services credentials (Administrative Services, Clinical or Rehabilitative Services, Pupil Personnel Services, and Speech-Language Pathology Services). All programs at San Francisco State University that lead to public school teaching and school services credentials have received CTC approval.

The professional teacher preparation programs leading to a teaching credential or services credential, along with the formal authorization to recommend the awarding of credentials, are the responsibility of the Graduate College of Education. Some required coursework for credentials is offered in various colleges and departments across the University. Academic departments offering majors in approved subject matter programs are responsible for certifying the subject matter competency of candidates. If a candidate has obtained a subject matter competency waiver from another institution of higher education, the student must provide verification in their admissions application.

Credential and Graduate Services Center

The Credential and Graduate Services Center (CGSC) in the Graduate College of Education provides a one-stop-shop for all inquiries about credential program application requirements and procedures and information about applying for or renewing teaching and services credentials. The Credential and Graduate Services Center is located in Burk Hall 244.
Phone: (415) 405-3594
Email: credinfo@sfsu.edu 
Website: http://gcoe.sfsu.edu.

Teaching and Services Credentials

Teaching credential programs offered at SF State comply with the Senate Bill 2042 standards. The following credential programs are available at SF State:

Multiple Subject Credential Programs

  • Multiple Subject Preliminary
  • Multiple Subject Preliminary with Bilingual Authorization in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish
  • Intern Multiple Subject
  • Intern Multiple Subject with Bilingual Authorization in Cantonese, Mandarin, or Spanish

Single Subject Credential Program

  • Single Subject Preliminary
  • Intern Single Subject

Education Specialist Credential Programs

  • Early Childhood Special Education Preliminary
  • Mild to Moderate Support Needs Preliminary
  • Extensive Support Needs Preliminary
  • Visual Impairments Preliminary
  • Intern Education Specialist (all program areas)

Special Education Added Authorizations

  • Adapted Physical Education (offered in the Department of Kinesiology, College of Health and Social Sciences)

School Services Credential Programs

  • Administrative Services Preliminary
  • Intern Administrative Services
  • Pupil Personnel Services: School Counseling (offered in the Department of Counseling, College of Health and Social Sciences)
  • Pupil Personnel Services: School Psychology (offered in the Department of Psychology, College of Science and Engineering)
  • Pupil Personnel Services: School Social Work (offered in the Department of Social Work, College of Health and Social Sciences)
  • Intern Pupil Personnel Services: School Counseling (offered in the Department of Counseling, College of Health and Social Sciences)
  • Intern Pupil Personnel Services: School Psychology (offered in the Department of Psychology, College of Science and Engineering)

Other Services Clear Credential Programs

  • Clinical or Rehabilitative Services: Orientation and Mobility
  • Speech-Language Pathology Services: Language, Speech, and Hearing
  • School Nurse Services (offered in the School of Nursing, College of Health and Social Sciences)