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Graduate Programs & Deadlines
Sacramento State operates under a completion deadline process. Your application must be filed and 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 deadline for your department. 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.
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Supplemental Application Materials
If the department requires additional documents, you can uploaded them using your My Sac State account at https://gradsup.webhost.csus.edu/. Letters of Recommendations must be sent directly to the department in unopened envelopes from the recommender. For more information on supplemental materials, please contact your department.
If your program requires supplemental materials to be submitted as part of your admission application, and you need accommodation to help with the submission, please contact your graduate program to make the request.
IMPORTANT!! Students with foreign documents must submit transcripts/mark sheets at least one month prior to program deadline. Students with F or J visas must apply through International Admissions. Please contact the department for supplemental deadlines and applications.
Note: Special session is funded entirely from student fees and therefore the cost is greater than the tuition for regular session programs.
For Applicants To Programs That Lead To Licensure Or Credentialing
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 the department or program.
Applicant Information
Fall 2020 Programs & Deadlines
Spring 2020 Programs & Deadlines
Fall 2020 Graduate Programs & Deadlines
Master's/Doctorate Program Deadlines (By Major)
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units of undergraduate work attempted
- 2.67 GPA in all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate coursework OR
- 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted.
- GPA calculated from the last undergraduate or graduate degree completed.
Please Note: For PRIORITY DEADLINES, applications received after the priority deadline, but before the final deadline, will be considered on a space available basis.
| Major | Degree | Department Contact Information | Minimum GPA Requirement | Required Tests | Deadline | Supplemental Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | MA | Jacob Fisher (916) 278-6452 |
3.01 | GRE | March 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Art Studio | MA | Andrew Connelly (916) 278-6166 |
2.51 | None | March 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences | MS | Jim Baxter (916) 278-6535 |
2.5 | GRE | February 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences (Ecology, Evolution and Conservation) | MS | Jim Baxter (916) 278-6535 |
2.5 | GRE | February 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences (Molecular and Cellular) | MS | Jim Baxter (916) 278-6535 |
2.5 | GRE | February 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences (Grant Proposal) | MA | Jim Baxter (916) 278-6535 |
2.5 | GRE | February 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Biological Sciences (Internship Project Report - Stem Cell) | MA | Kimberly Mulligan (916) 278-6535 |
2.5 | GRE | February 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Business Administration | MBA | MBA Program Services (MPS) (916) 278-6772 |
2.5 | GMAT/GRE | February 15, 2020 | Yes |
| Business Administration (Business Analytics in Healthcare concentration) | MBA | MBA Program Services (MPS) (916) 278-6772 |
2.5 | GMAT/GRE | February 15, 2020 | Yes |
| Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Global Business concentration) | MBA | MBA Program Services (MPS) (916) 278-6772 |
2.5 | GMAT/GRE | February 15, 2020 | Yes |
| Business Administration (Finance concentration) | MBA | MBA Program Services (MPS) (916) 278-6772 |
2.5 | GMAT/GRE | February 15, 2020 | Yes |
| Business Administration (MS Accountancy) | MSA | Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) Admissions (916) 278-2895 |
2.5 | GMAT/GRE | March 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Business Administration (MBA for Executives) | MBA | EMBA Admissions (916) 278-5767 |
2.5 | GMAT/GRE | June 26, 2020 | No |
| Business Administration (International MBA) - ON-CAMPUS | MBA | International MBA (IMBA) On Campus Admissions (916) 278-6464 |
2.5 | GMAT/GRE | June 26, 2020 | Yes |
| Chemistry | MS | Susan Crawford (916) 278-6684 |
2.5 | None | March 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Chemistry (Biochemistry) | MS | Susan Crawford (916) 278-6684 |
2.5 | None | March 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Child Development | MA | Patrick Pieng (916) 278-6639 |
3.01 | None | March 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Civil Engineering | MS | Ghazan Khan (916) 278-6982 |
2.8 | GRE scores if a student does not have an ABET-accredited engineering degree or meet the minimum 2.8 GPA requirement | March 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Communication Sciences & Disorders (Formerly Speech Pathology) |
MS | Darla Hagge (916) 278-4661 |
2.75 | GRE (if GPA below 3.5 in Speech Pathology coursework) | February 15, 2020 | Yes |
| Communication Studies | MA | Shawna Malvini Redden (916) 278-6688 |
3.00 or 3.252 | GRE | Priority Deadline: January 15, 2020 Final Deadline: March 1, 2020 |
Yes |
| Computer Engineering | MS | Behnam Arad (916) 278-6844 |
3.01 | GRE | March 1, 2020 | No |
| Computer Science | MS | Jinsong Ouyang (916) 278-6834 |
3.01 | GRE | March 1, 2020 | No |
| Computer Science (Software Engineering) | MS | Jinsong Ouyang (916) 278-6834 |
3.01 | GRE | March 1, 2020 | No |
| Counseling (Career Counseling) | MS | Sangmin Park (916) 278-6639 |
3.01 | Contact Dept. | December 20, 2019 | Yes |
| Counseling (Marriage, Couple and Family Counseling) | MS | Jessica Moreno (916) 278-6639 |
3.01 | Contact Dept. | December 20, 2019 | Yes |
| Counseling (School Counseling) | MS | Carly Scarton (916) 278-6639 |
3.01 | Contact Dept. | December 20, 2019 | Yes |
| Counseling (Vocational Rehabilitation) | MS | Michele Mahr (916) 278-6639 |
3.01 | Contact Dept. | December 20, 2020 | Yes |
| Criminal Justice | MS | Yvette Farmer (916) 278-6487 |
3.01 | GRE | March 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Doctorate in Audiology | Au.D. | Laura Gaeta (916) 278-4701 |
3.0 | GRE | February 15, 2020 |
Yes |
| Economics | MA | Jonathan Kaplan (916) 278-6223 |
3.01 | GRE | March 1, 2020 | No |
| Education (Multicultural Education) | MA | Albert Lozano (916) 278-6639 |
2.51 | Contact Dept. | March 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Education Doctorate (Community College) | Ed.D. | Rose Borunda (916) 278-2282 |
3.00 and Masters | GRE | Priority Deadline: December 10, 2019 Final Deadline: March 1, 2020 |
Yes |
| Education Doctorate (K-12) | Ed.D. | Rose Borunda (916) 278-2282 |
3.0 and Masters | GRE | Priority Deadline: December 10, 2019 Final Deadline: March 1, 2020 |
Yes |
| Education (Higher Education) | MA | Geni Cowan (916) 278-6639 |
2.51 | Contact Dept. | March 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Education (Education Leadership and Policy Studies P-12) | MA | Geni Cowan (916) 278-6639 |
2.51 | Contact Dept. | March 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Education (Education Specialist in School Psychology) | Ed.S. | Steve Brock (916) 278-6639 |
3.0 | Contact Dept. | February 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Education (Special Education) | MA | Jean Gonsier-Gerdin (916) 278-6639 |
2.51 | Contact Dept. | Not Accepting Applications | Yes |
| Education (Teacher Education - Behavioral Sciences; Gender Equity Studies) | MA | Sherrie Carinci (916) 278-6639 |
2.51 | Contact Dept. | April 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Education (Teacher Education - Curriculum and Instruction) | MA | Chris Boosalis (916) 278-6639 |
3.01 | Contact Dept. | Not Accepting Applications | Yes |
| Education (Teacher Education - Curriculum and Instruction) - ONLINE THROUGH CCE | MA | David Jelinek (916) 278-6639 |
3.01 | Contact Dept. | July 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Education (Teacher Education - Educational Technology - iMET) | MA | Mark Rodriguez (916) 278-6639 |
2.51 | Contact Dept. | April 1, 2020 | No |
| Education (Teacher Education - Language and Literacy) | MA | Porfirio Loeza (916) 278-6639 |
2.51 | Contact Dept. | April 1, 2020 | Yes |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | MS | Preetham B. Kumar (916) 278-6320 |
3.02 | February 1, 2020 | No | |
| English | MA | Doug Rice (916) 278-6586 |
3.001 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| English (Composition) | MA | Doug Rice (916) 278-6586 |
3.001 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| English (Creative Writing) | MA | Doug Rice (916) 278-6586 |
3.001 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| English (Literature) | MA | Doug Rice (916) 278-6586 |
3.001 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Geology | Amelia Vankeuren (916) 278-6337 |
2.5 | February 1, 2020 | Yes | ||
| Government (see Political Science) | ||||||
| History (Standard) | MA | Nikolaos Lazaridis (916) 278-6206 |
3.01 | February 15, 2020 | Yes | |
| History (Public History) | MA | Anne Lindsay (916) 278-6206 |
3.01 | February 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| History (Public History Joint Doctorate) | Ph.D. | TBA | 3.01 | December 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Humanities | MA | Harvey Stark (916) 278-6444 |
3.01 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Kinesiology (Exercise Science) | MS | Katherine Jamieson (916) 278-6441 |
2.8 or 3.01 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Kinesiology (Movement Studies) | MS | Katherine Jamieson (916) 278-6441 |
2.8 or 3.01 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Mathematics | MA | Tracy Hamilton (916) 278-6533 |
2.5 | March 1, 2020 | No | |
| Marine Science | MS | Jim Baxter (916) 278-6535 |
2.5 | February 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Mechanical Engineering | MS | Troy Topping (916) 278-6624 |
2.5 | March 1, 2020 | No | |
| Music (Composition) | MM | Matthew Morse (916) 278-5191 |
3.01 | February 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Music (Conducting) | MM | Matthew Morse (916) 278-5191 |
3.01 | February 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Music (Performance) | MM | Matthew Morse (916) 278-5191 |
3.01 | February 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Nursing | MS | Samantha Blackburn (916) 278-1505 |
3.0 or 3.01 | March 1, 2020 | No | |
| Physical Therapy Doctorate (Approved Applicants Only) | DPT | Bryan Coleman-Salgado (916) 278-6661 |
3.0 | February 15, 2020 | Yes | |
| Political Science (formerly Government) | MA | Brian DiSarro (916) 278-6202 |
3.01 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Psychology (Industrial Organization) | MA | Lisa Bohon (916) 278-7595 |
2.5 | Not Accepting Applications | Yes | |
| Psychology (ABA) | MA | Lisa Bohon (916) 278-7595 |
2.5 | January 15, 2020 | Yes | |
| Psychology (General) | MA | Lisa Bohon (916) 278-7595 |
2.5 | January 15, 2020 | Yes | |
| Public Health | MPH | Jessika Morrison (916) 278-5878 |
3.05 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Public Policy and Administration | MPPA | Ted Lascher (916) 278-6557 |
3.0 or 3.01 | Priority Deadline: December 1, 2018 Final Deadline: March 1, 2019 |
Yes | |
| Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration | MS | Lisa Jorgensen-Easterla (916) 278-6752 |
2.75 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Social Work | MSW | Tyler Arguello (916) 278-6943 |
2.81 | GRE | January 10, 2020 | Yes |
| Sociology | MA | Jacqueline Carrigan (916) 278-6522 |
3.01 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Spanish | MA | Euisuk Kim (916) 278-6333 |
3.01 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Special Major (Approved Applicants Only) | MA/MS | Office of Graduate Studies Email (916) 278-6470 |
3.0 | February 15, 2020 | Contact OGS for Approval to Apply | |
| Speech Pathology (See Communication Sciences & Disorders |
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| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | MA | Julian Heather (916) 278-6586 |
3.0 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Urban Land Development | MS | Rob Wassmer (916) 278-6557 |
3.0 | Priority Deadline: December 1, 2019 Final Deadline: March 1, 2020 |
Yes |
Fall 2020 Certificate Program Deadlines (By Major)
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units of undergraduate work attempted
- 2.67 GPA in all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate coursework OR a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
| Major | Dept. | Degree | Department Contact | Minimum GPA Requirement | Required Tests | Deadline | Supplemental Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Technology (Post Master's Certificate of Competency) | EDTE | Certificate | College of Education | 3.0 | January 15, 2020 | ||
| Music (Post-Master's Performer's Certificate) | MUSC | Certificate | Matthew Morse 278-5191 | 3.01 | February 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| TESOL Certificate | ENGL | Certificate | Julian Heather 278-6586 | 3.0 | February 1, 2019 | Yes |
Fall 2020 Credential Program Deadlines (By Major)
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units of undergraduate work attempted
- 2.67 GPA in all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate coursework OR a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
| Major | Dept. | Degree | Department Contact | Minimum GPA Requirement | Required Tests | Deadline | Supplemental Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education | COE | Credential | Linda Lugea (916) 278-6155 |
2.673/2.75 | April 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Mild/Moderate Disabilities | COE | Credential | Linda Lugea (916) 278-6155 |
2.673/2.75 | April 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Moderate/Severe Disabilities | COE | Credential | Linda Lugea (916) 278-6155 |
2.673/2.75 | April 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| MS Credential (Multiple Subject) | COE | Credential | Linda Lugea (916) 278-6155 |
2.673/2.75 | February 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| Preliminary Administrative | COE | Credential | Geni Cowan | 2.51 | March 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| PPS School Counseling | COE | Credential | Carly Scarton | 2.5 and 3.01 | December 20, 2019 | Yes | |
| PPS School Psychology | COE | Credential | Steve Brock (916) 278-6639 |
2.5 and 3.01 | February 1, 2020 | Yes | |
| SS Credential (Single Subject) | COE | Credential | Linda Lugea (916) 278-6155 |
2.673/2.75 | February 1, 2020 | Yes |
Spring 2020 Graduate Programs & Deadlines
Spring 2020 Admission Opens on August 1st, 2019
Spring 2020 Master's/Doctorate Program Deadlines (By Major)
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units of undergraduate work attempted
- 2.67 GPA in all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate coursework OR a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
| Major | Dept. | Degree | Department Contact | Minimum GPA Requirement | Required Tests | Deadline | Supplemental Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | ANTH | MA | Jacob Fisher | 3.01 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Art Sudio | ART | MA | Andrew Connelly | 2.51 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Business Administration | BUS | MBA | MBA Program Services (MPS) | 2.5 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Business Administration (MS Accountancy) | BUS | MSA | 2.5 | October 1, 2019 | Yes | ||
| Business Administration (Business Analytics in Healthcare concentration) | BUS | MBA | MBA Program Services (MPS) | 2.5 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Global Business concentration) | BUS | MBA | MBA Program Services (MPS) | 2.5 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Business Administration (MBA for Executives) | BUS | MBA | 2.5 | January 15, 2020 | No | ||
| Business Administration (Finance concentration) | BUS | MBA | MBA Program Services (MPS) | 2.5 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Business Administration (International MBA - On-Campus) | BUS | MBA | 2.5 | December 1, 2019 | Yes | ||
| Civil Engineering | CE | MS | Ghazan Khan | 2.8 | GRE scores if a student does not have an ABET-accredited engineering degree or meet the minimum 2.8 GPA requirement | September 15, 2019 | Yes |
| Communication Studies | COMS | MA | Shawna Malvini Redden | 3.020 or 3.25 in last 60/90 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Computer Engineering | CPE | MS | Behnam Arad | 3.01 | September 15, 2019 | No | |
| Computer Science | CSC | MS | Jinsong Ouyang | 3.01 | September 15, 2019 | No | |
| Computer Science (Software Engineering) | CSC | MS | Jinsong Ouyang | 3.01 | September 15, 2019 | No | |
| Economics | ECON | MA | Jonathan Kaplan | 3.01 | September 15, 2019 | No | |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | EEE | MS | Preetham B. Kumar | 3.02 | September 15, 2019 | No | |
| English | ENGL | MA | Doug Rice | 3.001 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| English (Composition) | ENGL | MA | Doug Rice | 3.001 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| English (Creative Writing) | ENGL | MA | Doug Rice | 3.001 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| English (Literature) | ENGL | MA | Doug Rice | 3.001 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Geology | GEOL | Dave Shimabukuro | 2.5 | September 30, 2019 |
Yes | ||
| History (Standard) | HIST | MA | Nikolaos Lazaridis | 3.01 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| History (Public History) | HIST | MA | Anne Lindsay | 3.01 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Humanities | HUM | MA | Harvey Stark | 3.01 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | MS | Troy Topping | 2.5 | September 15, 2019 | No | |
| Music (Composition) | MUSC | MM | Matthew Morse | 3.01 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Music (Conducting) | MUSC | MM | Matthew Morse | 3.01 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Music (Performance) | MUSC | MM | Matthew Morse | 3.01 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Nursing (School Nurse through CCE) | CCE | MS | Samantha Blackburn | 3.0/3.01 | January 15, 2020 | No | |
| Political Science (formerly Government) | POLS | MA | Brian DiSarro | 3.01 | September 30, 2019 |
Yes | |
| Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration | RPTA | MS | Lisa Jorgensen-Easterla | 2.75 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Spanish | FORL | MA | Euisuk Kim | 3.01 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | ENGL | MA | Julian Heather | 3.0 | September 15, 2019 | Yes |
Spring 2020 Certificate Program Deadlines (By Major)
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units of undergraduate work attempted
- 2.67 GPA in all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate coursework OR a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
| Major | Dept. | Degree | Department Contact | Minimum GPA Requirement | Required Tests | Deadline | Supplemental Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music - Post-Master's Performer's Certificate | MUSC | Certificate | 3.01 | September 15, 2019 | Yes |
Spring 2020 Credential Program Deadlines (By Major)
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
- GPA calculated using last 60 semester units/90 quarter units of undergraduate work attempted
- 2.67 GPA in all baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate coursework OR a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester units/90 quarter units attempted
| Major | Dept. | Degree | Department Contact | Minimum GPA Requirement | Required Tests | Deadline | Supplemental Materials Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Special Education | COE | Credential | Linda Lugea | 2.673/2.75 | September 30, 2019 |
Yes | |
| Mild/Moderate Disabilities | COE | Credential | Linda Lugea | 2.67/2.753 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Mild/Moderate Disabilities with Multiple Subject | COE | Credential | Linda Lugea | 2.67/2.753 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Moderate/Severe Disabilities | COE | Credential | Linda Lugea | 2.67/2.753 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| Moderate/Severe Disabilities with Multiple Subject | COE | Credential | Linda Lugea | 2.67/2.753 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| MS Credential (Multiple Subject) | COE | Credential | Linda Lugea | 2.67/2.753 | September 15, 2019 | Yes | |
| School Nursing through CCE | CCE | Credential | 3.01 | January 15, 2020 | No | ||
| SS Credential (Single Subject) | COE | Credential | Linda Lugea | 2.67/2.753 | September 15, 2019 | Yes |