Welcome to Field Services!
You have reached a very exciting part of the program! Clinical Practice applies to all credential candidates regardless of program or pathway. This experience grants an opportunity for credential candidates to apply all that was learned in coursework and utilize current teaching-learning research to create well-functioning classroom environments, where children in TK-12 grade classrooms interact and learn the state-adopted academic standards. Supervised clinical practice is set up in such a way that credential candidates (employed and non-employed) learn from experienced educators, are evaluated against the TPEs, and receive the support and guidance they need to become effective educators.
To facilitate a successful supervised clinical practice experience, the Office of Field Services provides support to all Teacher Candidates (TC), Cooperating Teachers (CT), and University Supervisors (US) engaged in Stanislaus State Credential Program.
We are excited to assist and guide you through this journey. Please use the information and links below to learn more about our programs and guidelines.
Placement Application
Fall 2026 Application Period 1/27/2026 - 3/6/2026
- Scroll down to the Important Information section for future application cycles.
The placement application is required for all credential candidates, regardless of program or pathway. Clearance by Field Services is necessary to proceed with clinical practice whether employed, non-employed or potentially employed. Contact Field Services for any questions.
The Placement Application is separate from the Graduate School and Credential Program Application.
Placement Pathways
Placement Eligibility Requirements
Candidates applying for Fall 2026 Clinical Practice have until the FINAL CLEARANCE DEADLINE on March 27, 2026 to complete the following eligibility requirements to proceed with the placement process:
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Complete and submit a Placement Application on OR before March 6, 2026.
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The application gets your name on the list to have your record reviewed but it does not guarantee clearance.
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Be admitted and matriculated to Stanislaus State Graduate School and a Credential Program.
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Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
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TB Clearance – Documentation on file must be valid for the entire placement period.
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CCTC Clearance (Fingerprint Clearance) – Documentation on file must be valid for the entire placement period.
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Full Completion of Basic Skills Requirement - BSR (CBEST) by March 27, 2026.
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Full Completion of Subject Matter Competency - SMC (CSETs) by March 27, 2026.
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Coursework Requirements - Must Complete and Pass w/ B or Better
- MSCP candidates cannot take: EDMS 4110/4111 OR EDMS 4121 OR more than 3 additional units (aside from the three fieldwork practicum courses) while completing placement.
- If the 3 additional unit load will be exceeded, a S&R petition is required for course overload approval.
- ESCP candidates cannot take: EDMS 4121 OR EDSE 4420 OR EDSE 4210 OR EDSE 4440 OR EDSE 4450 OR more than 2 additional program courses (other than the fieldwork practicum courses) while completing placement.
- If the 2 additional program course load will be exceeded, a S&R Petition is required for approval.
- SSCP candidates must have taken and successfully completed: EDSS 3900 OR be in-progress when submitting the clinical practice placement application.
- If EDSS 3900 is in-progress, a Course Verification Form completed by your instructor is required.
- MSCP candidates cannot take: EDMS 4110/4111 OR EDMS 4121 OR more than 3 additional units (aside from the three fieldwork practicum courses) while completing placement.
- Selection and Review Petitions require submission 2 weeks before committee meeting. The committee only meets once a month. Check out the Teacher Education homepage for meeting dates so you can plan accordingly.
- Register for CBEST/CSET exams through Pearson Education.
- For CBEST/CSET alternative options, review Credential Services Application & Requirements section.
Important Information
Fall 2026 Consideration:
January 27, 2026 - March 6th, 2026
- Final Clearance Deadline to Proceed with Supervised Clinical Practice: 3/27/26
- CBEST-CSET Passing Results Deadline: 3/27/26
Spring 2027 Consideration:
August 19, 2026 - September 30, 2026
- Final Clearance Deadline to Proceed with Supervised Clinical Practice: 10/23/26
- CBEST-CSET Passing Results Deadline: 10/23/26
Fall 2027 Consideration:
January 27, 2027 - March 1, 2027
- Final Clearance Deadline to Proceed with Supervised Clinical Practice: TBD
- CBEST-CSET Passing Results Deadline: TBD
Spring 2026
- MSCP: January 12, 2026 - May 15, 2026 (All Day Long)
- ESCP: January 20, 2026 - May 22, 2026 (All Day Long)
- SSCP: Mid to Late January (Depends on your individual orientation)
Fall 2026
- MSCP: TBA
- ESCP: TBA
- SSCP: TBA
COESKW Student Success Center
The College of Education, Kinesiology, and Social Work Student Success Center offers a comprehensive range of services to students including in-person and virtual academic advising to undergraduate Liberal Studies students or students interested in applying to a credential program. We are committed to creating a clear pathway for graduation and guide you as you transition into a credential program or graduate program.
Updated: January 26, 2026