Certification & Credentialing

For information about admission, deadlines, and application to the Credential Program contact:

Michelle Tillman, Director
Office of Outreach and Recruitment
School of Leadership and Education Sciences
(619) 260-7988
solesgrads@sandiego.edu

For information about USD Credentialing contact:

Tedi Kostka, Credential Analyst
Student Services Center
School of Leadership and Education Sciences
Credential@SanDiego.edu
(619) 260-4821
(619) 849-8138 (fax)

All information on these pages is current as of spring 2008 and is subject to change without notice. For the most current and up to date information contact the School of Leadership and Education Sciences at USD or the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

USD DIVISION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

Continuing education, extension and on-line courses are offered by the USD Division of Continuing Education. Contact that office directly for information on course offerings for professional growth: (619) 260-4585 or (888) 321-6658, http://www.sandiego.edu/academics/continuinged/. For information about on-line courses visit http://www.onlinelearning.net.

USD Continuing Education and on-line courses are not transferable toward a USD credential or master's degree program.

NOTE: enrollment in continuing education, extension or on-line courses does not qualify for the fifth year and will not earn university recommendation for the professional clear credential.

California credentials are issued by the following agency:
Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
PO Box 944270
Sacramento CA 94244-2700
Toll free (888) 921-2682
http://www.ctc.ca.gov/

Hiring in San Diego County is handled by the individual school districts under the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Office of Education. Information on school district locations, employment and substitute teaching is available at:

Credentials Office, Room 404
San Diego County Office of Education
6401 Linda Vista Rd.
San Diego CA 92111-7399
(858) 292-3716
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/