Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is eligible to apply for the Project CREATE?
- Accepted into the ECSE preliminary credential program or Senior in the CADV program with a commitment to apply for CSUN ECSE preliminary credential program in one year
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Commitment to fulfill a service obligation following the completion of their program. The service obligation entails working in a professional capacity with young children with disabilities for two years for every year of funding.
- How long does the program take?
Project CREATE, by design, is a two-year program that includes one summer session
- Can I apply to start in Spring semester?
No. Project CREATE is cohort-based. Each cohort starts in Fall session.
- Can I work and participate in Project CREATE?
You could keep your job and participate in Project CREATE until the semester you do student teaching. Student teaching is 16 weeks, full-time, field work experiences.
- Is physical residency required during the program?
Physical residency is required. There is not an online option.