INTERNSHIP Credential Process
Credential Services is the liaison between CSU, Chico credential candidates and the California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Credential Services assists credential candidates (you) with the final step in
obtaining a California Credential.
You will receive IMPORTANT information via your Chico State email account
from the Credential Services: Rachelle Sousa rrsousa@csuchico.edu
Review your "To Do List" in your student portal and do not ignore information from Rachelle Sousa. It
could jeopordize your employment.
How do I apply for the Internship Credential?
School of Education in Tehama 101 collects the following documents and gives the information to Credential
Services to make the recommendation for the Internship Credential;
Credential Services Processing Fee: $25.00, payable to CSU, Chico
Completion of the CSET (California Subject Exam for Teachers) or Subject Matter Competence (SMC)
Letter on official letterhead from a CTC approved program. (Credential Services will verify this
information).
Completion of the Basic Skills (CBEST, CSET Writing, EAP or CSU Placement Exam). (Credential
Services will verify this information).
U.S. Constitution course is required to receive an INTERNSHIP Credential. The course must be passed
with a C- or better. If you received your bachelor's degree from a University of California, it may not have
been completed. The CTC requires for a recommendation of an INTERNSHIP Credential that the
applicant meet the requirement for the U.S. Constitution.
Bachelor's Degree (Credential Services will verify this information).
Must be enrolled at CSU, Chico for the semester(s) you are participating in the INTERNSHIP Program.
(Credential Services will verify this information).
The Internship Packet must be completed with all the signatures.
What happens after all documents are turned into Credential Services?
The Credential Analyst will determine if you have met all the requirements for the INTERNSHIP
credential. The recommendation for the credential will be electronically submitted to the CTC.
You will receive an email from the CTC when your INTERNSHIP credential has been recommended and
you will need to finish the process and pay the CTC for the credential. It will take 10 business days for the
INTERNSHIP credential to post at the CTC.
It is IMPORTANT that you review the credential because it is a legal document and needs to be correct.
Additional Information you need to know about the INTERNSHIP credential.
If you quit or leave your assigned internship program call Credential Services immediately.
If you change locations of your internship assignment call Credential Services immediately.
Credential Services
Tehama 209
(530) 898-6455