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Admission and Testing Requirements for the Preliminary Single Subject Credential

By completing the following tasks, you will meet the admission and testing requirements to enter the single subject credential program.

Admission Task Start Term
Fall Spring Summer
1. Schedule an appointment to learn about the program, review admission requirements and tests, discuss financial aid options and make a tentative program plan. March - July June - December October - April
2. Submit your Application to Graduate Studies along with the application fee and required documents:
  • Addendum for teacher ed*
  • Three evaluations*
  • Certificate of Clearance*
  • Verification of passing the CBEST**
  • Verification of subject matter competence - CSET**
  • Verification of current negative TB test
  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (Applicants do not need to request Fresno Pacific University transcripts.)
  • Letter of explanation if your GPA is under 2.75
* Download required forms
** Testing information
What if I don't meet all of the admission requirements?

Students may apply online. 		July 1 November 1 March 1
3. Schedule an admission interview with your program director to review your admissions qualifications and revise/confirm your program plan. When you receive verification by letter that your file is complete.
4. Receive your Campus Cruiser Login. The division of teacher education maintains a "Future Teacher Club" which has vital information for your use during your time in the program. After you are admitted to the program or register for your first class.
5. Register for classes online. After you receive your letter of admission to classified standing.
6. Complete the Online New Student Orientation. Early in the semester.
7. Learn about the Teaching Performance Assessment (TPA)tasks. Early in the semester.
8. Start your student teaching assignment. Information about student teaching assignments and dates will be available at orientation.
9. Begin classes. Check schedule of courses on Campus Cruiser.

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