Department Admissions Process

Updated on April 30, 2013

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:

• To submit a department application, please visit the department webpage or visit our Credential Forms and Documents page.
• To submit the university admissions application, please go to CSU Mentor (Summer 2013 not available until February 2013).
• Read the overview information 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 How to Apply.
• You can access some frequently requested Credential Forms and Documents online.

Credential Information Sessions

The Credential Information Session are informational evenings whereby you can obtain program information and admissions overview for earning a Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential including BCLAD and TEDSPED routes. Prospective Multiple or Single Subject Teaching Credential Applicants are invited, but not required, to attend these sessions. It is best to attend a session in the year in which you plan to apply to the program since requirements may change from year-to-year. Other credential programs offer separate program orientation sessions for prospective students. Check with the department about their upcoming dates.

Learn more about the teaching Credential Information Sessions.

Department Application and Document Deadlines

Application Deadlines

All programs require submission of a university application through CSU Mentor by the deadlines listed. In some cases, specific departments require an additional application to be filed with the department.

The deadlines listed are subject to change.  Please consult the department if you are unsure about your application requirements.

University deadlines can be found online.

Document Deadlines

The "Document Deadline" refers to the date by which all admissions supplemental paperwork must be received by the department in order to be considered for full admissions. Oftentimes, these dates are not the same for the department and the University Graduate Admissions Office, therefore, please plan accordingly to ensure that you are able to obtain all your necessary documents by the document deadlines listed below.

Please consult the department if you are unsure about your document requirements. Any missing item will impact your admissions status.

You must be admitted to both the department and university in order to begin the program.

Important Admissions Information for 2013 - 2014

Updates Related to Counseling Masters and Pupil Personnel Services Credential Programs

The department is currently open for Fall 2013 entry. Please visit the specific department page for application requirements and upcoming orientation sessions.

MS in Counseling includes the Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate, with options in Clinical Child/School Psychology, School Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy only. The department requirements are two parts and are outlined at: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/ceas/departments/epsy/index.html. 

Updates Related to Educational Leadership Masters and Credential Programs

The department is accepting applications for Fall 2013 for Masters in Educational Leadership and/or Preliminary Administrative Services Credential - Tier I. Please visit the specific department page for application requirements applications for both department & univeristy, and documents are due by June 30, 2013. Please read more for special application process.  

The department is accepting applications for Fall 2013 entry, for Professional Administrative Services Credential - Tier II. Applications and documents are due by July 15, 2013, Please read more for special application process.

Updates Related to Multiple Subject and Single Subject Teaching Credential Programs

The application period for the teaching credential programs including Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or TEDSPED are as follows:

Winter 2013 (for Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials; Hayward Campus only) -- The University and Department will start accepting application on June 1, 2012. The University and Department application and document deadline is November 1, 2012. Priority review will be given to those with complete packets and others will be considered as space is available.

Summer 2013 - Now accepting applications for Multiple &Single Subject Credentials at both Hayward & Concord Campus and TEDSPED (Hayward Campus only) for mild-moderate or moderate-severe disabilities. The department has begun accepting applications as of November 1, 2012; the university will begin accepting application on February 1, 2013. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2013. To apply to the department, click here.

For ACOE Paraeductors Program deadlines, contact Joelle Fraser at (510) 670-7702 or para@acoe.org.
For all other partnership programs, contact the Credential Admissions Coordinator in CSSC at (510) 885-2272.

Apply to the Teaching Credential Department today!

Updates Related to Master's in Education, Reading Instruction option and Reading Instruction Credential Programs

Open for Summer 2013 and Fall 2013 though Self-Support. Please contact the Department of Teacher Education for details on this program, (510) 885-3027.

Updates Related to Special Education Masters and Education Specialist Instruction Credential Programs

 The department is now accepting applications for Fall 2013 for Master in Special Education and/or Preliminary Educational Specialist Credential (mild-moderate or moderate-severe disabilities). The deadline to apply is June 30, 2013. Deadline to apply is June 30, 2013.  Please visit the specific department page for application requirements.

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.