Department Admissions Process
Updated on January 29, 2019
This page is dedicated to providing information related to the department admissions process for credential programs and master's degrees within the College of Education and Allied Studies. The admissions process varies by credential program. Please remember that although some credential programs require a department application, all programs require submission of a university application. Other reminders:
- Read the overview information at PROSPECTIVE CREDENTIAL STUDENT for a full listing of the credential programs available at Cal State East Bay.
- For information about applying to other programs at Cal State East Bay, go to the university's webpage on Admissions.
- You can access some frequently requested FORMS AND DOCUMENTS.
Chart of Application and Document Deadlines
Below is a chart that outlines the updated department application and document deadlines for the programs processed through the Credential Student Service Center. Remember, university deadlines can be found online.
| Department | Program Information |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Summer 2019 – Multiple Subject and Single Subject Same deadlines for university and department Department began accepting application: Opening University starts accepting application: February 1, 2019 Application deadline: April 1, 2019 For the University application: Choose graduate, including Type of degree: Teaching Credential Select one of the following:
To attend a Credential Information, please visit our Credential Outreach and Recruitment Events page for scheduling and registration. |
| Special Education |
Early Childhood Special Education Added Authorization (ECSEAA) Contact program coordinator linda.smetana@csueastbay.edu Summer 2019 – Education Specialist (mild/moderate or moderate/severe disabilities)Same deadlines for university and department Department began accepting application: November 1, 2018 University starts accepting application: February 1, 2019 Applications deadline: April 1, 2019 For the University application: Choose graduate, including Type of degree: Teaching Credential Select one of the following:
Applications open: October 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019 Final Document deadline: July 15, 2019 For major/program objective: Credential – Education Spec. Preliminary – Mild-Moderate Disabilities or Credential – Education Spec. Preliminary – Moderate-Severe Disabilities Applications open: October 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019 Final Document deadline: July 15, 2019 For the University application: For major/program objective: Special Education MS – Mild-Moderate Disabilities or |
| Educational Psychology |
Fall 2019 – Masters in Counseling – School Counseling/MFT Department application available in August 2017 For major/program objective: Counseling MS – School Counseling option Fall 2019 – Masters in Counseling – Clinical Child/School Psychology/MFT For major/program objective: Counseling MS – Clinical Child/School Psychology Degree objective: MS Fall 2018 – Masters in Counseling – MFT only For major/program objective: Counseling MS – Marriage and Family Therapy |
| Educational Leadership |
Fall 2019 – Educational Leadership Masters and Preliminary Administrative Services Tier I For major/program objective: Educational Leadership MS For major/program objective: Credential - Preliminary Administrative Services |
| Reading |
Summer 2019 – Masters Reading & Literacy and/or Reading Literacy Added Authorization (RLAA) For major/program objective: MS – Reading Instruction Option |