Application for Admission to the Reading Authorization Program
Department of Teacher Education
College of Education
California State University, Long Beach

To apply to the Reading Authorization Program, please fill-out the following electronic application form and submit by May 12, 2025.

Undergraduate and/or Graduate Studies

Institution for Undergraduate Study

Major

Date

Institution for Teacher Preparation Program

Major

Date

Institution for Graduate Study

Major

Date

Have you met the CTC's Basic Skills Requirement? If yes, please indicate the examination, passing date, and CTC approved alternative exam (if applicable).

CBESTCTC approved alternativeNone of the above

Date Passed:

Type of approved CTC alternative

Do you hold a valid California Single, Multiple, Education Specialist, or Clear, Full-Time Designated Subject Teaching Credential?

YesNo

Type of Credential

Please provide the name(s) and email contact information of at least one professional reference.

First Reference Name

Reference Email Address #1

Professional Relationship #1 (e.g. principal, department chair)

Second Reference Name

Reference Email Address #2

Professional Relationship #2

Note:
In addition to your application materials, please prepare the following items to submit as part of your file for the Credential Center upon admission to the program: official transcripts from your bachelor’s degree institution and your teacher preparation program institution; and verification of your California teaching credential, English Learner Authorization, and CBEST score (or other CTC approved alternative). If you received your initial teaching credential from CSULB, and your records are still available, you may not need to submit new transcripts. A credential analyst will notify you if these items are needed.