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Please submit a university application through Cal State Apply. Please note that the CSU Graduate Application must be submitted online on or before the deadline regardless of what day the deadline falls.

For assistance with your Cal State Apply application, please visit the Cal State Apply Tips page.

Fall Deadline: February 15
Spring Deadline: November 15

Attend Information Meeting Over Zoom Conferencing

Meetings are designed to inform prospective students of the best possible ways to meet the requirements for admission into a Credential plus Master’s or Credential Only Program. Visit our website events page for the schedule and information on how to reserve a virtual seat.

University Requirements:  

  • Online Graduate Application
  • Application fee $70.00
  • Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended

Single Subject Credential Only or Single Subject Credential plus Master’s Program Requirements:  

  • Single Subject Program application
  • Application fee $25.00 (non-refundable)
  • Unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities attended for application review; official transcripts required for admitted students
  • Bachelor’s Degree must be posted before starting the program
  • GPA: 3.0 or higher in baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate coursework for Credential plus Master’s degree program requirement; 2.67 overall or higher for Credential only
  • Statement of Purpose – also fulfills written English proficiency requirements for Cred plus MA candidates
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Letters of recommendation (minimum of two)
  • Fulfill Second Language Requirement
  • Negative Tuberculosis [TB] test or chest x-ray (must be valid while in the program)
  • Additional Requirements prior to entering a public school 
  • Fulfill Subject Matter Competency Requirement
  • Fulfill Basic Skills Requirement
  • Fingerprint Clearance (Livescan and Certificate of Clearance)

Faculty will interview applicants who meet minimum qualifications and program expectations. If selected for an interview, applicants will be notified by email. Applicants who will be recommended for admission will be notified by email two to three weeks after the interview. There will be a mandatory orientation for accepted applicants. 

For additional information on each of the bulleted admissions requirements above, please download: