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Teacher Induction Credential

The Teacher Induction Credential Program is a two-year, individualized, job-embedded system of mentoring, support, and professional development beginning in the candidate's first year of teaching. This program is designed for candidates who hold a valid Preliminary Teaching Credential. The Teacher Induction Program leads to a Clear Credential. The Teacher Induction program focuses on the teacher's needs in order to expand and deepen their knowledge, skills, and abilities targeted to the teacher's employment and career goals in their development as a teacher. 

Purpose of the Program 

The purpose of the Teacher Induction Credential Program is to provide a program of mentoring and support for beginning teachers. Candidates develop an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) designed to strengthen their professional practice through self-assessment, goal setting, and reflection.

There are three options for completing the Teacher Induction Program, please see below: Traditional Induction Only (four semesters), Early Completion Induction (2 semesters) and Master’s Degree and Induction Combined (4 semesters). The following Teacher Induction Pathways Flow Chart can help you decide on the correct pathway for you:

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See this chart as a PDF

Contact Information and Advisement

Before applying to the Induction Program you should contact a faculty advisor in the appropriate area. Contact information by specialization area is as follows:

Admission Requirements

Current and Continuing CSUN Students

1. Credential Program Application - Submit an online credential program application along with a nonrefundable $50.00 application processing fee (an additional $1.38 service fee will be assessed at checkout).

2.Valid Preliminary Credential- You must possess a valid California Preliminary Teaching Credential.

3. Verification of Employment - You must be currently employed as a teacher by a California school district, charter school, or private school. You will need to submit a Verification of Employment Form completed by your employing district. To continue in the program, you must remain employed during the two-year period of the program. Participating teachers who separate from their employment during a course will be required to stop the program and return when re-employed.

4. GPA Requirement – A cumulative GPA of 2.50 in your last 60 units is required for admission.

 

New or Returning CSUN Students

1. University Application - Submit an online university application at Cal State Apply. There will be a $70.00 application fee for this application. Please review the application guide for the credential candidates here. 

2. Credential Program Application - Submit an online credential program application along with a nonrefundable $50.00 application processing fee (an additional $1.38 service fee will be assessed at checkout).

3.Valid Preliminary Credential- You must possess a valid California Preliminary Teaching Credential.

4. Verification of Employment - You must be currently employed as a teacher by a California school district, charter school, or private school. You will need to submit a Verification of Employment Form completed by your employing district. To continue in the program, you must remain employed during the two-year period of the program. Participating teachers who separate from their employment during a course will be required to stop out of the program until re-employed.

5. GPA Requirement – A cumulative GPA of 2.50 in your last 60 units is required for admission. 

6. Transcripts –  Official transcripts from each institution you have attended (including community colleges) must be submitted. If you are a CSUN graduate, the only transcripts you are required to submit are for any other post baccalaureate coursework that you have completed at another institution. 

Electronic Transcripts:

  • In your previous school’s transcript ordering system, choose "CSU Northridge" as the recipient. If this option is not available, use registrar@csun.edu as the recipient email address.
  • If submitting California community college transcripts, please review eTranscript California and use this convenient system.
  • If you are a CSUN graduate, the only transcripts you are required to submit are for any other post baccalaureate coursework that you have completed at another institution.
  • Both Graduate Admissions and the Credentials Office will have access to your electronic transcripts, so no duplicates are needed.
  • Please do not send identical, duplicate electronic and paper transcripts!

Paper transcripts:

  • If your previous school(s) do not supply electronic transcripts, have official paper copies of your transcripts sent in unopened envelopes to:

California State University,

Northridge Office of the Registrar

18111 Nordhoff Street

Northridge, CA 91330-8207 

Foreign transcripts (if applicable):

 

  • Applicants with international transcripts must provide a sealed official evaluation to the Credential Office. 
  • An official detailed evaluation of coursework must be conducted by an approved agency. For a list of approved agencies, visit FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION (ca.gov)
  • The sealed official evaluation will need to be mailed to the Credential Office at the following address:

CSUN - Credential Office
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8265

Program Requirements

GPA and Retention - Students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 with no grades lower than "C" in the professional program coursework.

Maintain Employment – You must remain employed as a teacher in your credential area for the duration of the program. It you need to switched jobs please contact your program advisor.

Maintain School Site Mentor - You must maintain a school site mentor who you meet with weekly for the duration of the program.

Early Completion Option

While most students complete the program in two years, certain candidates are eligible for Early Completion. If you have successfully completed a year of induction through a different program, or you have more than two years of teaching experience under an issued preliminary credential, you may be able to complete the Induction Program in one year. Early completion is not guaranteed and requires a review from the Induction Advisor.

Program Completion Process

Information regarding how to apply for the clear credential can be found on our website

IMPORTANT! Before beginning the online application, make sure you are not logged into the CSUN portal.  All required documents must be uploaded with your online application. Do not mail or fax any documents

Application & Submission Guide

Please read our application guide fully, then click the link below to proceed to submit your application.

This guide will also assist you during the application submission process. If you experience issues while completing your application, refer back to the guide prior to contacting the Credential Office.

Read the Credential Application Guide

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