UDCP Admissions
University Application
The CSULB deadline for Fall admission to the University is June 1st.
Post bac Candidates must submit a program application AND a CSULB university application.
ITEP candidates do NOT need to apply to the University and only submit a program application.
Applications to begin the program in Fall 2023 are due no later than 5pm on Monday April 3, 2023.
Click the here for instructions on applying to CSULB.
The University application deadline is firm. Applications to the university will NOT be accepted after the deadline. Post bac candidates must apply to both the university AND the program by the appropriate deadline. This is two seperate applications.
Urban Dual Credential Program Application
UDCP Fall 2023 Program Application Deadline:
Monday April 3, 2023 @ 5pm
In addition to applying to CSULB online, candidates must also submit a complete credential program application packet to the One Drive File link below, prior to the application deadline.
Candidates must meet the following admission criteria to be eligible for full admission to the Urban Dual Credential Program:
- Submission of a complete application packet prior to the appropriate deadline
- G.P.A. of at least 2.75 for the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units, or 2.67 overall
- Completion and passage of oral interview with program faculty
- Verification of Basic Skills Requirement
- Current TB test verification
- Demonstration of Subject Matter Competence – Completion of a CTC approved subject matter preparation program or Passage of CSET: Multiple Subjects (all three subtests) (Scores valid for ten years after passing test date and must be valid at the time credential is completed) Not Required for ITEP Applicants.
Candidates are required to complete a group interview with a program faculty prior to being admitted to the program. Interviews will be set up in March and April Please contact the Teacher Preparation Advising Center in EED-67 at 562-985-1105 to sign up for an interview the semester you are planning to submit your program application. Interview times fill up so it is suggested that you contact the office early in the semester to secure an interview appointment.
Use the checklist below to organize your digital application packet and name your files appropriately prior to uploading all required documents to the UDCP Application One Drive file link below.
- 1-UDCP Application (The application, pages 1-4, is to be completed and signed via DocuSign. Attach your Personal Statement, and unofficial transcripts from each institution you have ever attended and then download as ONE PDF and saved as “1-UDCP Application” before uploading to the UDCP Application One Drive File.)
- Personal Statement – 1-2 Pages Types, double space. Describe why you have chosen teaching as a career, the training, talents and experiences you bring to teaching all students including those with disabilities, what you hope to accomplish as a dually credentialed teacher, and how you view the role of the teacher.
- Unofficial Transcripts – Attach Unofficial Transcripts from EACH institution you have attended, including CSULB.
- 2-TB Test – Skin Tests, Risk Assessments and Blood Tests are valid for 4 years and Chest x-rays are valid for 8 years. Verification must show the date read and results (negative). Scan and save as “2-TB Test” then upload to MSCP Application One Drive file.
- 3- Basic Skills Requirement – Official proof of the Basic Skills Requirement (CSET, CSET Writing, SAT, ACT, AP Scores, coursework etc.) Click on Basic Skill Requirement in the navigation menu for more information on available options. Save proof of Basic Skills Requirement as "3-Basic Skills Requirement" and upload to the UDCP One Drive file.
- 4-Subject Matter Competence (NOT Required for ITEP Applicants) – Proof of subject matter competency through a Liberal Studies Bachelor's degree, passage of the Multiple Subject CSET exam or completion of an Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Program. Save proof of subject matter as “4-Subject Matter Competency” and upload the UDCP Application One Drive
- 5-CTC Clearance - Take a Screen shot of your Certificate of Clearance, 30 Day Sub Permit, Child Development Permit or Activity Supervisor Permit from the CTC website showing Document Number and Expiration Date. Save the Screen Shot as “5-CTC Clearance” and then upload to the UDCP Application One Drive file.
- Two Recommendation Forms OR Two Letters of Recommendation are required from individuals who are well acquainted with your educational training, teaching or other experience, and related activities. Candidates can choose to request letters of recommendation directly from your recommenders to submit with your application or use the link above to submit the name and contact information for your recommenders and we will send out a confidential link to your recommenders. Be sure to submit the name and contact information for your recommender WELL IN ADVANCE of the application deadline to ensure that the forms are received by the deadline.
Recommendations can come from a college instructor, a K-12 educator, employer or other adult who is not a relative. If you work in an educational setting, one should be from your current supervisor. By including any letters with your packet, you agree we may contact the writers for additional information concerning your work and personal qualifications. Please ensure that your letters are typed, on letterhead, dated, signed (not an electronic signature) and include full contact information for the writer. Letters must be written within the last 2 years. Candidates submitting Recommendation letters should scan the letters and save them as 6-Letter of Recommendation and 7-Letter of Recommendation to upload to the link below.
- Faculty Interview Report – Sign up for a UDCP Faculty Interview with TPAC.
Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
PLEASE KEEP COPIES OF ALL OF THE ABOVE DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR OWN RECORDS
Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
