SLP Services Credential Recommendation Guide

This process is for current CSUSM MS in Speech-Language Pathology completers who would like to obtain a 2-Year Preliminary Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential with a Language, Speech and Hearing Authorization.

Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential (SLPSC) Recommendation Process

After the MS in Speech-Language Pathology degree is conferred, credential candidates will follow the process outlined below to complete the Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential recommendation process.

• Step One: Complete all MS Speech-Language Pathology Degree Requirements

  After successfully completing all MS SLP degree requirements, the candidate will have met the academic requirements to be eligible for a temporary California state SLP license and a preliminary SLP Services Credential. Candidates will also have met the academic requirements towards ASHA membership and certification.

• Step Two: Confirm your Certificate of Clearance or 30-Day Substitute Permit is Current with the CTC

  To learn more about the process of how to obtain your Certificate of Clearance, or view your current status on the CTC website.                      

• Step Three: Submit an official request for a Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
  Submit the Request for Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential Recommendation
• Step Four: Review the Credential Evaluation Process
  1. Credential recommendation requests are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis. Requests will be processed within 10 business days and in the order they are received.
  2. Student Services reviews applicant records, verifies eligibility, and submits recommendations for credential and authorizations online through the CTC. In order to recommend to the CTC, the MS in Speech-Language Pathology degrees must be conferred. After grades are official, the Office of the Registrar begins to review student records for completion of degree requirements and to confer degrees. This process typically begins in June for spring graduates but can continue into July as needed.
  3. If additional information is required to process the recommendation request, Student Services staff will communicate through email regarding outstanding requirements.
• Step Five: Complete the Credential Recommendation process with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
  1. Log into your CTC account and Complete Your Program’s Recommendation.
  1. This includes completing professional fitness questions and submitting payment. After Student Services submits your recommendation to the CTC, you will have 90 days to complete the CTC.
  2. Check your Application Status. The credential document should be posted on the CTC’s website within 5-10 business days of payment.