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FALL 2010 Admissions Cycle
Spring/Fall 2010
FALL 2010 Admissions Cycle
The priority filing period for Fall 2010 graduate admission applications will be October 1 - November 30, 2009.
The University deadline for Fall 2010 Graduate Admissions will be March 1, 2010. Applications will be reviewed, pending space availability and graduate admission standards.
Sacramento State operates under a completion deadline process. Your file must be complete by the closing date – all transcripts, test scores, and documents must be received by the Office of Graduate Studies by the close of business on the final application filing date. University applications are term specific, which means that Sacramento State will not defer or roll forward your application or admission from term to term. If you do not attend Sacramento State in the term designated on your application, then you must reapply and submit a new application and fee for the subsequent term you wish to start attending Sacramento State.
If you have not done so, please visit our HOW TO APPLY page, which provides detailed information on how to apply to California State University, Sacramento.
**All dates and programs are subject to change without notice** If your program is not listed here, please check with your department for the deadline.
IMPORTANT!!: Students with International documents must submit transcripts/mark sheets at least one month prior to program deadline.
Please contact the department for supplemental deadlines and applications.
Please Note - To be considered for admission, the following must be received by the application deadline: University Application, any supplemental Department Application, official transcripts, test scores and residency information.
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Master's/Doctorate Program Deadlines
(By Major)
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| Major | Dept. | Degree | Spring 2010 Deadline | Fall 2010 Priority Deadline | Fall 2010 Deadline | Supplemental Department Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | ANTH | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Art | ART | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | February 15, 2010 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences | BIO | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences (Biological Conservation) | BIO | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences (Molecular and Cellular) | BIO | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences (Grant Proposal, Stem Cell Research) | BIO | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 Email Tom Peavy for information. | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Business Administration (Accountancy) | ACCY | MS | September 15, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | No |
| Business Administration | BUS | MBA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | No |
| Business Administration (Executive MBA) | BUS | MBA | January 28, 2010 | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Business Administration (Finance) | BUS | MBA | September 15, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | No |
| Business Administration (Human Resources Management) | BUS | MBA | September 15, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | No |
| Business Administration (Marketing) | BUS | MBA | September 15, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | No |
| Business Administration (Management Computer Applications) | BUS | MBA | September 15, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | No |
| Business Administration (Management Information Systems) | BUS | MS | Closed | NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS | NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS | No |
| Business Administration (Taxation) | BUS | MS | Closed | NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS | NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS | No |
| Business Administration (Urban Land Development) | BUS | MBA | September 15, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | No |
| Chemistry | CHEM | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Child Development | CHDV | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Civil Engineering | CE | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Communication Studies | COMS | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Computer Engineering | CPE | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Computer Science | CSC | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Computer Science (Software Engineering) | CSC | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Counseling (Career) | EDC | MS | Closed | October 15, 2009 | October 15, 2009 | Yes |
| Counseling (Marriage, Family and Child Counseling) | EDC | MS | Closed | October 15, 2009 | October 15, 2009 | Yes |
| Counseling (School Counseling) | EDC | MS | Closed | October 15, 2009 | October 15, 2009 | Yes |
| Criminal Justice | CRJ | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Economics | ECON | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Education (Bilingual and Multicultural Education) | EDBM | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Education Doctorate (P-12) | EDD | Ed.D. | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Education Doctorate (Community College) | EDD | Ed.D. | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Education (Higher Education- Community College Leadership) | EDLP | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Education (Higher Education- Student Affairs) | EDLP | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Education (Education Leadership and Policy Studies) | EDLP | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Education (Special Education) | EDS | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Education (Special Education - Vocational Rehabilitation) | EDS | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Education (Special Education - School Psychology) | EDS | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Education (Teacher Education - Behavioral Science/Women's Studies) | EDTE | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Education (Teacher Education - Curriculum and Instruction) | EDTE | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Education (Teacher Education - Educational Technology) | EDTE | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Education (Teacher Education - Language and Literacy) | EDTE | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | EEE | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| English | ENGL | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| English (Composition) | ENGL | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| English (Creative Writing) | ENGL | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| English (Literature) | ENGL | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Geology | GEOL | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Government | GOVT | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| History | HIST | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | None | Yes |
| History (Humanities) | HIST | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | None | Yes |
| History (Public History) | HIST | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| History (Joint Doctorate) | HIST | Ph.D. | Closed | November 30, 2009 | None | Yes |
| International Affairs | IA | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Kinesiology (Exercise Science) | KINS | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Kinesiology (Movement Studies) | KINS | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Liberal Arts | LIBA | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Marine Science | MSCI | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Mathematics | MATH | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Music | MUSC | MM | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Nursing | NURS | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) | NURS | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Physical Therapy | PT | MPT | Closed | November 30, 2009 | January 15, 2010 | Yes |
| Psychology | PSYC | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | February 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Psychology (Counseling Psychology) | PSYC | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | February 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Psychology (Industrial Organization) | PSYC | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | February 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Public Policy and Administration | PPA | MPPA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Recreation Administration | RPTA | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Social Work | SWRK | MSW | Closed | November 30, 2009 | January 8, 2010 | Yes |
| Sociology | SOC | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Spanish | FORL | MA | Closed | November 15, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Special Major | SP | MA/MS | Closed | Closed | Closed | Yes |
| Speech Pathology | SPHP | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | February 10, 2010 | Yes |
| Summer Spanish | CCE | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | ENGL | MA | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Theatre Arts | THEA | MA | Closed | NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Urban Land Development | PPA | MS | Closed | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Workforce Development Advocacy | CCE | MA | October 31, 2009 | Closed | Closed | Yes |
Certificate Program Deadlines
(By Major)
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A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
| Major | Dept. | Degree | Fall 2010 Priority Deadline | Fall 2010 Deadline | Supplemental Department Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Learning Disabilities | CCE | Certificate | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Business Administration (CABS) | BUS | Certificate | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Education - Bilingual/Multicultural (California Teachers of English Learners (CTEL)) | EDBM | Certificate | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Education - Teacher Education (Reading) | EDTE | Certificate | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Gerontology | GERO | Certificate | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Library Media | CCE | Certificate | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Contact Dept. |
| Music (Performer's Certificate) | MUSC | Certificate | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Public Policy & Administration (Collaborative Governance, Judicial Administration) | PPA | Certificate | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
Credential Program Deadlines
(By Major)
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A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
| Major | Dept. | Degree | Fall 2010 Priority Deadline | Fall 2010 Deadline | Supplemental Department Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adapted PE | KINS | Credential | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Adult Education | Credential | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | ||
| BCC Specialist | Credential | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | ||
| Early Childhood Special Education | EDS/TPAC | Credential | November 30, 2009 | Contact TPAC | Yes |
| HS Nursing | NURS | Credential | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| LSH | SPHP | Credential | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| LSH/Special Class | SPHP | Credential | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Mathematics (Single-Subject) | MATH | Credential | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| Mild/Moderate Disabilities | EDS/TPAC | Credential | November 30, 2009 | Contact TPAC | Yes |
| Moderate/Severe Disabilities | EDS/TPAC | Credential | November 30, 2009 | Contact TPAC | Yes |
| MS Credential (Multiple Subject) | TPAC | Credential | November 30, 2009 | Contact TPAC | Yes |
| Preliminary Administrative | EDLP | Credential | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| Professional Administrative | EDLP | Credential | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | Yes |
| PPS Counseling | EDC | Credential | October 15, 2009 | None | Yes |
| PPS School Psychology | EDS | Credential | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| PPS School Social Work | SWRK | Credential | November 30, 2009 | January 8, 2010 | Yes |
| Reading Language Arts Specialist | EDTE | Credential | November 30, 2009 | March 1, 2010 | No |
| SS Credential (Single Subject) | TPAC | Credential | November 30, 2009 | Contact TPAC | Yes |