Credential Resources

Important Phone Numbers and Websites for Credential Students

• Graduate Admissions: education@dominican.edu 415-485-3280
  For more information on how to become a teacher, or enroll in Dominican's program.
• Credential Analyst, Karey Sorgen: karey.sorgen@dominican.edu
  For questions regarding the credential process, please email to schedule an appointment.
• CBEST Exam Registration:  www.cbest.nesinc.com
  This exam meets the Basic Skills Requirement.  You must fulfill the basic skills requirement prior to the end of your first semester in the credential program.
• CSET Exam Registration:  www.cset.nesinc.com
  Elementary and Special Education teachers must pass the Multiple Subjects Exam.  Middle school and high school teachers must pass the exam in their subject area. You must fulfill the subject matter competency requirement prior to the end of your first semester in the credential program.
• RICA Exam Registration: http://www.rica.nesinc.com/
  Elementary and Special Education teachers must pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) exam before they are recommended for their credential.
• Dominican Continuing Education: http://www.dominican.edu/academics/adult/pace/education.1.html
  Please contact Dominican's  Office of Extended Learning to register for the Child and Adolescent Development prerequisite course or the US Constitution exam.
• Livescan Fingerprinting Appointments:
  For the most current contacts please visit http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/publications/contact.htm and select your county to find the location nearest you.
• TB Test Clinics:
  If you do not have health insurance, call your local clinic to schedule your TB test.
  The Marin County Health Clinic: 920 Grand Avenue, San Rafael 415-499-6841.
  The Sonoma County Family Support Center: 465 A Street, Santa Rosa 707-542-5426.
  The San Francisco Free Clinic:  4900 California Street, San Francisco 415-750-9894.
• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing:  http://www.ctc.ca.gov/
  Check the status of your Certificate of Clearance, and learn more about your future profession.