CED Student Success & Advising Center

Welcome to the CED Student Success & Advising Center, formerly known as the Credential Center and the Teacher Preparation Advising Center (TPAC). 

During late Spring and Summer 2024, the Credential Center and TPAC offices came together to create the one-stop shop for all credential-related needs in the CED Student Success & Advising Center. 

You can still find all the great services you are used to from the Credential Center and TPAC teams, just in one great space. Stop by and see us in EED-18!

CED SSAC Advising Hours

In-Person Advising -  Come see us in our new location in EED-18! Same building, just off the lobby. If you're facing the tables and chairs in the lobby, our front door is to your left.

By Appointment - Candidates who wish to make an appointment with a Liberal Studies advisor must do so online through Beach Connect. Credential advising is available on a walk-in basis, no appointment is needed.

Advising Hours

In-Person Drop-in Advising Available in EED-18
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - noon & 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
 

Welcome to the Beach!

Interested in becoming a teacher but don't know where to begin?  The CED Student Success & Advising Center (formerly the Teacher Preparation Advising Center, TPAC) at Cal State Long Beach can help! We offer pre-program and in-program advising and information for the Liberal Studies Bachelors Degree as well as the Multiple Subject (elementary teaching), Single Subject (middle and high school teaching), Education Specialist (Special Education) and Urban Dual Credential Programs. 

Some of our services include: 

  • Academic Advising for the Education Specialist, Multiple Subject, Single Subject and Urban Dual Credential Programs and the Liberal Studies Undergraduate Program (ITEP and BA only).
  • Referrals for questions best answered by other College offices, University Offices, departments, programs or faculty advisors
  • FREE RICA preparation workshops
  • Student Engagement Center, EED-67
  • SERVE Program for EDEL 200 and EDEL 300 students

Liberal Studies Program 

Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies (Integrated Teacher Education Program- ITEP or BA only)

Teaching Credential Programs

Hours are subject to change.  It is also highly recommended that you attend a Program Information Meeting prior to coming in for advising.  See the individual program websites listed above for Information Meeting dates and times.

For additional information related to professional licensure and certification related to this program, please see the Credential Center.