Requirements

• Complete the required coursework
• Complete LiveScan and obtain a Certificate of Clearance - needs to be complete BEFORE obtaining PPSC hours
• Finish the required fieldwork
• Basic Skills Requirement – a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education is a demonstration of the basic skills requirement*

You may apply for the credential only after completing these requirements. 

*On June 29, 2024, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a budget trailer bill, SB 153 (Chap. 38, Statutes of 2024), that allows candidates to use their bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education as a demonstration of the basic skills requirement, effective immediately. PSA 24-07 Bachelor’s Degree as Demonstration of the Basic Skills Requirement.

NOTE: We offer placement support to our students through advising, connecting with employers, and creating legal agreements for our students to be placed at schools. Consultation is available to support the completion of the field experience.

Credential Processing

The PPS credential process can take about three weeks to process. Once your completed packet is received by us, the program coordinator will then obtain approval from the School of Social Work for you to apply for the clear credential.

Once approved, the program coordinator will send all required documentation to Sacramento State’s Credentials Office. The Credentials Office will process your application for completeness and accuracy. They will go online and recommend you to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for a clear credential.

You will then receive an email from the CTC requesting payment for the clear credential. It takes approximately 7-10 business days after you have been recommended to receive your credential online. You may check on the status of your clear credentials on the CTC website.