Department of Education and Leadership
How To Apply
Application steps
- Complete Cal State Apply Application: (www.calstate.edu/apply).
Shawna Gannon
(831)582-4628
How To Apply
CSUMB's Credential programs have now been approved for a state funded summer start. Please fill out the Summer 2024 application in Cal State Apply. Applications for Summer 2024 are now open through March 1, 2024 final deadline!
Start your application at Cal State Apply. See steps at bottom of page.
Look for the program you are interested in below, the deadlines for each program vary but the application is the same for all programs. The application process is explained below.
Click here for the Admissions Checklist.
Elementary Education (Multiple Subjects) Credential
Application deadlines
Spring 2024
As of now, the Department of Education and Leadership will not be accepting Spring 2024 applications for the Elementary Education Credential.
Summer 2024
Summer 2024 applications open October 1, 2023 (Traditional Pathway only). Priority Deadline: February 1, 2024. Rolling admissions on a space available basis after that. The program application can be closed once filled anytime after February 1, 2024. See deadlines posted in Cal State Apply.
Secondary Education (Single Subject) Credential
Application deadlines
Spring 2024
As of now, the Department of Education and Leadership will not be accepting Spring 2024 applications for the Secondary Education Credential.
Summer 2024
Summer 2024 applications open October 1, 2023, Priority Deadline: February 1, 2024. Rolling admissions on a space available basis after that. The program application can be closed once filled anytime after February 1, 2024. See deadlines posted in Cal State Apply.
Special Education (Mild-Mod/Mod-Sev) Credential
Application deadlines
Spring 2024
There will be no Spring 2024 SPED cohort.
Summer 2024
Summer 2024 applications open October 1, 2023 (Traditional Pathway only). Priority Deadline: February 1, 2024. Rolling admissions on a space available basis after that. The program application can be closed once filled anytime after February 1, 2024. See deadlines posted in Cal State Apply.
Application steps
- Complete the CSU Application at Cal State Apply.
- After submission of your CSU application, you will receive an email from CSUMB with the information on how to access your CSUMB, CSUMB username, CSUMB.edu dashboard, and program application.
- Once you have submitted your application, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
Having Trouble with Cal State Apply?
Contact Shawna Gannon, Recruitment and Admissions Counselor at sgannon@csumb.edu
Foreign Transcript Evaluations
A Foreign Transcript Evaluation must be completed when the degree was obtained outside the United States. This process requires a fee and may take several weeks in order to verify that the degree is equivalent to a bachelor's degree in the United States. For credential program applicants, it is important to use one of the vendors named below. These vendors are approved by both CSUMB and the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
- Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
- Educational Records Evaluations Service, Inc.
- International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
- World Education Services, Inc.
Program Transfer Policy
Candidates coming from another university credential program that was not completed must provide the following:
- A letter of good standing from the university and program;
- An authorization to contact the former university credential program prior to consideration for admission into Department of Education and Leadership credential programs
Note: Please see the CSUMB Graduate Matriculation Policy regarding unit transfer limit.
Policies
Applicants to our program may request our program policies (including the Student Grievance Policy) in our office (Bldg 3) or through email (teach@csumb.edu).
Pre-Admission Disclosure for Credential Programs
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 Department of Education and Leadership Credential Analysts: Christy Hanselka (831) 582-3638 or Chris Villanueva (831) 582-3613, 100 Campus Ctr., Bldg. 3, Seaside, CA 93955.
See full memo from the Chancellor on the Cal State's memo index; code: ASA-2016-30