Application Selection Criteria

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS: JANUARY 15, 2010

Admission to the teaching program is competitive. Candidates for admission are selected, in part, on the following criteria:

Academic Record: College course work is evaluated with attention to content and grades or narrative evaluations. The appropriateness of courses taken for the credential sought is also taken into consideration. For the multiple subjects credential, students should have an extensive breadth of courses in the core subject areas taught in elementary school-math, science, social science, and English. For the single subject credential, students should have an extensive body of course work in the specialty area.

Testing and Language Requirements: All required exams and language requirements must be met by the stated deadlines.

Statement of Purpose: The statement of purpose should discuss the following:

1. An explanation of why you want to become a teacher;
2. How your experience has contributed to your motivation and potential to be an educational leader; and
3. A description of your experiences related to youth, cultural and linguistic diversity, and community involvement.

The UCSC Graduate Application for Admission must be completed and submitted by the stated deadline. UCSC Graduate Application for Admission is available online and can be accessed starting early October at: Division of Graduate Studies.

Admission & State Requirements for 2009-2010 Applicants