Special Education Forms

Program Forms

Apply to the Special Education Program
Spring 2025 application deadline date November 1, 2024
This application is for new candidates that wish to apply to the credential or masters program in Special Education. 
Complete applications must be submitted to one of the portals below:
Bakersfield Campus: Special Education Programs Submittal Portal 
Antelope Valley Campus: Special Education Programs Submittal Portal

Exceptional Admission Application
Application for new candidates whose GPA is below the program requirement

Recommendation Form
Recommendation form for to be used by candidates applying to the credenital or master's program

EDSP 4800 Waiver Request Form
A waiver application for EDSP 4800

Certificate of Clearance Instructions (Main Campus)
Instruction on how to obtain a Certificate of Clearance through the CSUB Police Department.

Certificate of Clearance Instructions (Kern High School District)
Instruction on how to obtain a Certificate of Clearance through the Kern County High School District. This must be done through the district if you plan to student teach there.

Certificate of Clearance Instructions (Antelope Valley)
Instruction on how to obtain a Certificate of Clearance in the Antelope Valley.

Main Campus Placement Form
This form is used to request placement in Bakersfield schools for various courses.

Credential Forms

Intern Application
Intern Credential application and instructions.

Preliminary Credential Application
This application should be completed to apply for your Preliminary Special Education Credential.

Adding a Disability to a SPED Credential
Instruction on how to add a disability to your special education teaching credential. 

University Forms

Add/Drop Request
Visit this website to add or drop courses.

Medical Withdrawal from Term
This form is used to withdrawal from all classes in one quarter.