School of Education Admissions

Admission Status

Official admission status must be attained before continuing into the second course or term. Students may be permitted provisional admission (with approval from the Departmental Admissions Committee).

Provisional Admission

Applicants who do not meet the 2.75/3.0 GPA requirement may petition to be provisionally admitted with the approval of the Departmental Admissions Committee. If approved the student is considered fully admitted but with provisions. Provisionally admitted students are eligible for financial aid. These students attend the first semester of the program and academic progress is monitored carefully. If the student earns at least a 3.0 in each of his or her courses during the first semester, the provisions are lifted. Students who do not meet the academic requirements during the first term will be academically dismissed from the program.

Matriculation

Students will be matriculated when the Registration and Tuition agreement has been signed.

Appeal Decision

Students seeking to appeal an admission decision can contact the Office of Graduate and Professional Enrollment. Additional documentation in support of the appeal must be provided.

Preliminary Teacher Credential

The School of Education offers the Multiple Subject, Single Subject, Mild to Moderate Support Needs Special Education Teacher Credential Programs. The programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The teacher credential programs are designed for individuals who have earned their baccalaureate degrees. For undergraduate credential programs, see the Education segment in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this Catalog.

Credential courses are offered during evening hours to accommodate working adults. The Preliminary Teacher Credential program’s early fieldwork experience will require a minimum 5 to 50 hours per course. The Multiple Subject and Single Subject program’s early fieldwork experience hours will consist of 40 hours. The Mild to Moderate Support Needs Special Education program’s early fieldwork experience hours will consist of 200 hours. Credential candidates will also complete either student teaching, a teaching internship, or a teacher residency. Student teaching is a 14-week, full time work commitment that occurs at the end of the program. Teaching Internships are a full- Teaching Internships are a full-time work commitment where candidates are overseen for 14-weeks by the program faculty, advisor, and/or supervisor. A teacher residency is a full-time work commitment for a full academic school year.

For Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Applicants only:

California teaching or basic services credential required for Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) program.
If credential applicant has pursued post-baccalaureate study:
1. Official transcripts from an approved accredited institutions reflecting all post-baccalaureate study in education (e.g., teaching credential, services credential, master’s degree in an education field, etc.)
2. Evidence of a 3.0 or higher GPA from most recently completed post-baccalaureate program of study
Certificate of Clearance
Meet the Basic Skills Requirement
Proof of administrative position for Intern (Preliminary Administrative Internship)

In addition to the admissions requirements for School of Education master’s and credential programs, applicants to the Educational Administration program must possess a clear/life teaching or student services credential and have completed at least three years of full-time teaching or professional service (related to their credential) before beginning the program.

CAS Undergraduate Students

Students from the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) interested in earning a teaching credential must apply and be admitted to the School of Education. CAS undergraduate students can enroll in both EDUG 331: Child Development and EDUG 401: Foundations of Learning before the School of Education admission process. To be eligible to enroll in courses other than EDUG 331 and 401, CAS students must be formally admitted to the School of Education Teacher Pathway program. Students are encouraged to contact an enrollment advisor (or a CAS Faculty Advisor) to discuss the best credential program pathway.

Admission Requirements for Preliminary Teacher Credential

Completed application
Meet basic skills requirement.
Official transcript with evidence of an undergraduate degree from a regionally-accredited institution with a 2.75 or higher GPA sent directly to the School of Education
1. Students who do not have the minimum GPA must submit a GPA petition to the School of Education along with 2 additional letters of reference from different academicians/professionals.
Completion of Child Development course or equivalent
Experience working with children in a public school setting or equivalent is recommended, but not required.
Proof of Certificate of Clearance (livescan)
Evidence of progress towards meeting subject matter
Two letters of recommendation from academicians or professionals who know the applicant's capacity for academic work
Evidence of negative TB test results, skin test within the last two years, or chest x-ray within the last five years
Admission decisions are made by the Departmental Admissions Committee

Subject Matter Competency

All teacher credential candidates must demonstrate competency in their specific subject matter area. According to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC), teacher candidates must demonstrate Subject Matter Competency in their respective subject areas. Subject matter competency must be met prior to applying for student teaching or internship eligibility, as well as prior to receiving a recommendation for an Intern Teaching credential or a Preliminary

Teaching credential. Please refer to the Subject Matter Competency webpage for detailed information on how to meet this requirement based upon the State of California requirements.

Master of Arts Degrees Admissions Requirements

The following is required of all applicants to School of Education master’s degree programs. Specific programs may have additional requirements.

Completed application
Official transcript with evidence of an undergraduate degree from an approved accredited institution with a 3.0 or higher GPA sent directly to the School of Education (requirement is 2.75 GPA for the Master of Arts in Education: Learning and Teaching and 2.3 for the Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychotherapy.)*
1. Students who do not have the minimum GPA must submit a GPA petition to the School of Education along with 2 additional letters of reference from different academicians/professionals.
Personal statement of 500 words describing personal experience and interests in relationship to the degree program (requirement is an EQUITY statement for the MA in Education: Learning and Teaching)
Two recommendations from professionals who know the applicant’s capacity for academic work (this is not a requirement for the Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychotherapy)
GRE scores (optional)
Certification of Clearance required for candidates in California credential programs and Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MA in Counseling and Psychotherapy applicants:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Admissions to the Hubei Oriental Mental Health Institute “College π “ certificate program

* Admission decisions are made by the Departmental Admissions Committee. Students who do not have the minimum GPA must submit a GPA petition to the School of Education along with 2 additional letters of reference from different academicians/professionals.

Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies Admissions Requirements

Completed application
Official transcript with evidence of 60-units of undergraduate coursework from an approved accredited institution with a 2.75 or higher GPA sent directly to the School of Education
Verification of passing CBEST or satisfying the basic skills requirements
Certification of Clearance
Experience working with children in a public school setting or equivalent is recommended, but not required.
Two recommendations from professionals who know the applicant’s capacity for academic work Personal statement of 500 words describing personal experience and interests in relationship to the degree program (requirement is an EQUITY statement)

Doctorate in Leadership for Educational Justice (Ed.D.)

Admission requirements:

Completed application
Official transcript with evidence of a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 or higher GPA sent directly to the School of Education
1. Students who do not have the minimum GPA must submit a GPA petition to the School of Education along with 2 additional letters of reference from different professionals.
A personal statement addressing the following:
1. How does your experience and education prepare you for doctoral work in educational justice?
2. How do you plan to use the knowledge, skills, and dispositions obtained from your doctoral studies to address leadership issues related to educational justice?
Two (2) letters of recommendation from professionals who know the applicant’s capacity for academic work.
Interview with program faculty.

The admission decision will be based on a holistic review of evidence of the quality of graduate-level work, the essay of 1,000 words addressing the writing prompts listed previously, and the two letters of recommendation from professionals who know the applicant’s work. A panel of School of Education faculty will review the materials submitted by the applicant. Following an interview, the committee will render an admission decision.

Ed.D. with Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) additional requirements:

Certificate of Clearance
Meet the Basic Skills Requirement
Clear or Life Credential: To be eligible for admission to the EdD with Administrative Services Credential program, students must possess a clear or life credential and have completed at least three years of full-time teaching or professional service (related to their credential) before beginning the program.
1. A valid clear or life California credential
2. Teacher Credential with English Learner Authorization
3. Pupil Personnel Services Credential
4. Teacher Librarian Services Credential
5. Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
6. Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential
7. School Nurse Services Credential
Evidence of at least three years of full-time teaching or professional service. Full-time service means service for a minimum of four hours per day for at least three-fourths of the total days in the school year. Substitute or part-time service does not apply.

International Applicants (all programs)

Requirements: Anyone who is not a citizen of the U.S. or who does not have a U.S. Permanent Resident Visa must apply using the established application process for international students. This process typically includes the regular application process, as well as some additional documents.

Applicants whose primary language is not English are required to show proof of language proficiency by providing a score on one of the following three tests that meets or exceeds the indicated required minimum on that test for the particular program to which applicant is being made:
1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
  1. Applicants to the Ed.D., Masters of Education, Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and all credential programs: A TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test or 80 for the Internet-based test) or higher;
  2. Applicants to the Masters in Counseling and Psychotherapy program: A TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test or 80 for the Internet-based test) or higher;
2. International English Language Testing System (IELTS):
  1. Applicants to the Ed.D., Masters of Education, Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and all credential programs: IELTS scores of 6.5 of higher;
  2. Applicants to the Masters in Counseling and Psychotherapy program: IELTS scores of 6.5 or higher;
3. DuoLingo English Test:
  1. Applicants to the Ed.D., Masters of Education, Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling and all credential programs: DuoLingo English Test scores of 105 or higher;
  2. Applicants to the Masters in Counseling and Psychotherapy program: DuoLingo English Test scores of 95 or higher;
Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree(s) abroad are required to submit transcripts to one of the evaluation services listed below for official evaluation.
1. International Education Research Foundation (IERF) [detailed report]
2. World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (WES) [must include course-by-course evaluation]
Applicants are also required to submit additional documentation and information to assist us in the I-20 issuing process:
1. Certificate of finances, which is required by the federal government to ensure international applicants have sufficient resources to pay for school expense s (MA in Counseling and Psychotherapy candidates will submit their certificate of finances later in their program, prior to campus arrival).
2. Scan of valid passport
3. International supplemental information asked on the online application.

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