Special Education Clear Credential,
How to Apply
Learn how to apply to the Special Education Clear Credential Program.
Apply to this program if you already hold a preliminary or level 1 Ed Specialist credential
and need to clear/
- Interested in applying for a Master's degree along with the Clear Credential?
Important Dates for Fall 2021
| Item | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Cal State Apply application (opens October 1 each year) |
March 1, 2021 |
| 2. Official Transcripts due | April 1, 2021 |
Steps to Apply
Follow the steps below to apply to the Special Education Clear Credential Program:
1. Submit the Cal State Apply application
For assistance, see Tips on Completing the Cal State Apply University Application.
Go to Cal State Apply (CSU application) -- Opens Oct 1
2. Request official transcripts
Request that your official transcripts be sent to SDSU, following instructions on our Submit Test Scores and Transcripts page.
*GRE scores are only required if you will be pursuing a Master's degree in addition to the Clear credential.
GRE Requirement Suspended for Spring and Fall 2021
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, SDSU has suspended the requirement that applicants for graduate study submit GRE scores for the Spring and Fall 2021 admissions cycle. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact the program advisor.
We do NOT requiring a second Program Application for this credential program. Instead applicants must complete the Cal State Apply application and complete the following steps:
- Hold a valid California Preliminary or Level 1 Ed Specialist credential: Admissions staff will verify this on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) website.
- Letter of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation are only required if you did not attend SDSU for your preliminary credential. If you earned your preliminary SPED credential at a school other than SDSU, then please contact 2 individuals who you have interacted with professionally and who would be able to write a letter of recommendation for you. Have these letters emailed to the admission staff at [email protected]
- Starting Fall 2018, employment verification will be required to enroll in the Special Education Clear Credential program. You must be employed as"teacher of record" — substitute teaching and aid positions will not meet this requirement.