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Apply

To apply to one of our masters' programs, do four things:

  1. Review the Admission Requirements
  2. Complete the Cal State Apply online. For Fall admissions, it opens on October 1 of the previous year. The deadlines vary, check with the specific program. Cal State Apply - Application Helpful Tips
  3. Complete the College of Education Supplemental Application.
  4. Request two references

You may be called for an interview or asked for clarifications.

Contact

Branch Chair: Carlos Nevarez

Please note

Sacramento State is pleased to consider all eligible applicants for admission into an educator preparation program (e.g., general education teaching, special education teaching, school counseling, school psychology, and educational administration). Accepted applicants who complete all educator preparation program requirements can be recommended for state licensure (e.g., a teaching credential, a school counselor credential). If you are a DACA recipient in an educator preparation program or applying to an educator preparation program and have questions about your ability to obtain work authorization to seek employment as a credentialed educator with the State of California, please contact the Dreamer Resource Center to schedule a meeting with an immigration attorney to discuss your individual case.

Deadlines

University Graduate School Application

  • Due December 18, 2020: M.S. Counseling (Career Counseling; Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling; School Counseling; Rehabilitation Counseling)
  • Due February 1, 2021: School Psychology (Ed.S., M.A., PPS)
  • Due March 1, 2021: Higher Educational Leadership, TK-12 Educational Leadership (M.A., PASC, PASC/Internship); Behavioral Science Gender Equity Studies, Multicultural Education, and Language & Literacy
  • Due June 1, 2021: Curriculum & Instruction (Online program); Workforce Development Leadership

Supplemental Application Packet

  • Due January 8 , 2021: M.S. Counseling (Career Counseling; Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling; School Counseling; Rehabilitation Counseling)
  • Due February 15, 2021: School Psychology (Ed.S., M.A., PPS)
  • Due March 15, 2021: Higher Educational Leadership, TK-12 Educational Leadership (M.A., PASC, PASC/Internship); Multicultural Education; Behavioral Science Gender Equity Studies, Language & Literacy
  • Due June 1, 2021: Curriculum & Instruction (Online program); Workforce Development Leadership