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How to apply

Start your application at Cal State Apply. See steps at bottom of page.

Look for the program you are interested in below, the deadlines for each program vary but the application is the same for all programs. The application process is explained below.

MA + Elementary Education / MA + Secondary Education

Application Checklist
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Application Deadlines

Spring 2019

As of now, Department of Education and Leadership will not be accepting Spring 2019 applications for the EE+ and SE+ Credentials.

Fall 2019

Fall 2019 applications open October 1, 2018. Priority Deadline: February 15, 2019. Rolling admissions on a space available basis through April 15, 2019 (Program application can be closed once filled any time after February 15, 2019).

Special Education/Curriculum & Instruction

Application Deadlines

Spring 2019

Applications open Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

Fall 2019

Applications open October 1, 2018. Priority Deadline: February 15, 2019. Rolling Admissions through June 15, 2019 on a space available basis.

Administrative Services Credential

Application Deadlines

Spring 2019

Application for Fall 2018 opens Friday, March 30 2018.

Fall 2019

Application for Fall 2019

Application steps

  1. Complete the Cal State Apply application at Cal State Apply.
  2. After submission of your CSU application, you will receive an email from CSUMB with the information on how to access your CSUMB, CSUMB username, CSUMB.edu dashboard, and program application.
  3. Once you have submitted your application, we will contact you to schedule an interview.

Having Trouble with Cal State Apply?

Contact Shawna Gannon, Recruitment and Admissions Counselor at sgannon@csumb.edu

Transfer Credits

Candidates may transfer in up to 6 graduate credits (two courses), provided those credits will be no more than 7 years old at the time of the candidate’s proposed graduation, and that they fit the general focus of the program. Candidates with credits that are older than 7 years may be able to do some additional work to demonstrate that they have kept current in the field that the credit represent. Candidates will need to submit a syllabus or course description of any requested transfer credits.

Policies

Applicants to our program may request our program policies (including the Student Grievance Policy) in our office (Bldg 3) or through email (teach@csumb.edu).

Pre-Admission Disclosure for Credential Programs

Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., social security number or tax payer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs, to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements. Information concerning licensure and credentialing requirements are available from Department of Education and Leadership Credential Analysts: Christy Hanselka (831) 582-3638 or Chris Villanueva (831) 582-3613, 100 Campus Ctr., Bldg. 3, Seaside, CA 93955.

See full memo from Chancellor on the Cal State's memo index; code: ASA-2016-30

Master of Arts in Education

Phone
(831) 582-4612
Building
Del Mar