School of Education Admissions


Admission Information

General Information


School of Education Application Deadlines

Graduate Programs:

Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Equity and Justice (DELEJ)

Summer 2027

  • Aplpications open October 1, 2026. 
  • Application deadline: January 8, 2027

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Master of Arts in Early Childhood Studies

Summer 2027

  • Applications open October 1, 2026.
  • Priority application deadline: January 29, 2027

  • Regular application deadline: February 15, 2027


Master of Science School Counseling with Pupil Personnel Services Credential

Summer 2027

  • Applications open October 1, 2026.
  • Priority application deadline: January 29, 2027
  • Regular application deadline: April 1, 2027

Important: The MA in Education is currently under revision and is not recruiting new students at this time. The Teacher Education Department has proposed the MA in Curriculum & Instruction (30 units) and the MA in Special Education (30-33) units.


Teaching Credential Programs:  

Teaching Credential Prerequisites (Phase I):

Spring 2027

  • Applications open July 1, 2026 
  • Application deadline October 22, 2026

Fall 2027

  • Applications open January 5, 2027 
  • Application deadline March 2, 2026

Teaching Credential Program (Phase II):

Fall 2027

  • Applications open January 5, 2027 
  • Application deadline April, 2026

Important: In order for an application to be considered, it must be submitted by the deadline with ALL application requirements (including exam scores). Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Notice to Students Regarding Professional Licensure and Certification